A significant hacking scandal has emerged in Italy, where a crime ring reportedly compromised state databases, leading to the theft of sensitive information. Italian politicians have expressed alarm over the breach, which allegedly affected approximately 800,000 citizens. The investigation revealed that a private company hired a cyber contractor to infiltrate government systems, using malware and insider access to obtain private data. Notably, high-profile figures, including the current president and a former prime minister, were among the targets. In response to the incident, Italian lawmakers are calling for enhanced protections for citizens' online data. Additionally, reports surfaced that Israeli agents, purportedly linked to Mossad, attempted to acquire information from the implicated Italian firm, which has been accused of illegally surveilling politicians, public officials, and media personalities for years.