Noname057(16) Targets Cortina Olympics

A pro-Russian threat group, Noname057(16), targeted Italy’s Foreign Ministry and sites linked to the 2026 Winter Olympics in a wave of cyberattacks, as authorities confirmed. The cyber campaign, which included denial-of-service attacks on hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Olympic-related websites, highlights growing concerns as Noname057(16) targets Cortina Olympics infrastructure. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani disclosed the actions during a visit to Washington, stating that the attacks also reached diplomatic offices in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and France.

Noname057(16), which earlier published a hit list of Italian government and hospitality targets, called the incidents retaliation for Italy’s pro-Ukraine stance. While the attacks had limited impact, Italian officials remain cautious. Authorities credit the National Cybersecurity Agency for timely mitigation that kept disruptions minimal. Organizers expect more attempts in the coming weeks. Policymakers will deploy 6,000 security officers across Games venues. Security experts still monitor threats closely as Noname057(16) targets Cortina Olympics operations.

Pro-Russian group Noname057(16) launched DDoS attacks on Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics