Defense Ministry creates cyber role with €440,000 indemnity
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A cybersecurity reform in the Ministry of Defense has established a new position with an annual indemnity of 440,000 euros, following a week of hacker attacks and bomb threats across Italy and Europe. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has also convened a meeting with law enforcement agencies to address the recent cyber incidents.
Meanwhile, a new analysis ranks Italy last among 12 major European countries in a 'Meritometer,' a measure indicating national decline and reasons why young people are protesting. Local authorities and regional governments are increasing taxes, potentially adding up to 1,500 euros in charges.
In other domestic news, a newly revealed intercepted conversation appears to contradict claims of misdirection made by Senator Roberto Scarpinato in a mafia-related contracts case. Additionally, the Ilva steel plant has received only two offers for its future, and new regulations are being introduced to tighten controls on online reviews.