12:33From Lorenzo Tondo in Caltanissetta, Sicily:Authorities say that a cyber gang launched a large ransomware attack in Italy. They also shut down an official website to book Covid-19 vaccines. This puts the nation's security at risk.According to the regional government, the hacker attack was the most severe in history of the country and targeted the IT systems at the company that manages Covid-19 vaccinations for the Lazio region.Hackers have stolen millions of medical records from the region. Media reports claim that these records include data about healthcare from the top officials of the state and government. Most of those in Rome, the Lazio Region, are affected.According to a Facebook post, a powerful hacker attack is underway on the CED (database region) of the region. To avoid any disruption in services, all defense and verification operations are ongoing.Hackers may have demanded ransom payments in bitcoin amounts up to millions of dollars, but the exact amount was not disclosed.Rome's Prosecutors have opened an investigation. According to la Repubblica authorities, it is not possible to exclude that no-vax groups may be behind the attack.Media reports claim that the cyber attack was launched by Germany.This hacker attack is very severe and very dangerous. Alessio DAmato, Lazio's health manager, said that the entire regional CED was under attack.Italy announced that it would require proof of vaccination or immunity to COVID-19 in order to gain access to bars, gyms, and restaurants. This triggered a series protests throughout the country.
