Italy says it stopped Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting 2026 Winter Olympics sites

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🗞️ Driving the news: Italy announced it successfully thwarted a series of Russian cyberattacks aimed at Winter Olympics sites, including foreign ministry offices and Cortina hotels
• With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games about to begin, security has been ramped up
• Protests are expected over ICE agents' presence, fueling tensions amidst ongoing debates about infrastructure's environmental impact

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The Olympics, often under scrutiny for their environmental toll, raise concerns about the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure projects
• Critics argue the event exacerbates energy use, with artificial snow and other infrastructure developments threatening delicate mountain ecosystems

📈 One stat: Approximately 6,000 police and 2,000 military personnel are being deployed for the Games, ensuring extensive security coverage

⏭️ What’s next: The Winter Olympics kick off on February 6, with anti-terrorism units and security measures in place to mitigate risks from cyberattacks and protests

💬 One quote: "It’s completely unfounded," said Matteo Piantedosi, Italy’s interior minister, defending the deployment of ICE agents during the Games

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