The prestigious Uffizi Gallery in Florence was the victim of a major cyberattack earlier this year, prompting emergency measures to protect its collections, according to reports in the Italian newspaper. Corriere della Sera.
Given the seriousness of the incident, authorities decided to transfer certain valuable items, including jewelry, to the Bank of Italy for safekeeping. This decision underscores concerns about potential physical or logistical threats stemming from the cyberattack.
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world's most iconic museums, housing major masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Among them are Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," as well as Michelangelo's "Doni Tondo."
The technical details of the cyberattack have not been made public, but the scale of the authorities' response suggests it was deemed particularly serious. Cultural institutions, often perceived as digitally vulnerable, are increasingly targeted by this type of operation.
This incident highlights the new risks faced by major museums in the digital age. Beyond the physical protection of artworks, the security of IT systems is becoming a central issue for preserving cultural heritage.
Italian authorities have not yet specified the extent of the damage or the origin of the attack. An investigation is underway, while security measures have been reinforced to prevent any recurrence.
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