The authorities in Italy evacuated dozens of schools across the country this Wednesday following a massive anonymous email that warned of a bomb threat at some 300 educational institutions, although in any case no real risk to security has emerged.
"Some 300 schools across Italy have received emails with bomb threats, although the number is expected to rise," said the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, in statements reported by the Italian newspaper La Stampa.
In any case, the head of Education has sent a message of calm, stressing that "there should be no alarm." "The content of the email makes it clear that the real risk is practically nonexistent," he stated.
Valditara thus maintained that it is "most likely" a "cyberattack," although he stressed that the protocols must now be carried out with the participation of the security services.
This is not the first incident of this kind, as in recent days some 280 school principals in Italy received an email to this effect.
For its part, the Italian government has stressed that it is "closely monitoring" the situation with the bomb threats at schools. "The security forces and institutions at all levels are working to monitor the situation and reassure citizens, families, and the staff of the educational institutions…"
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World The Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, has maintained that "it is most likely" a "cyberattack." Archival image. ANTONIO PARRINELLO Comments Italian authorities evacuated dozens of schools across the country this Wednesday after a massive anonymous email warned of a bomb threat in about 300 educational centers, though no real risk to safety was found. "About 300 schools across Italy have received emails with bomb threats, although the number is expected to increase," stated Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara in statements reported by the Italian newspaper La Stampa. In any case, the Minister of Education sent a message of calm, emphasizing that "alarm should not spread." "The content of the email clearly shows that the real risk is practically non-existent," he pointed out. Valditara thus maintained that "it is most likely" a "cyberattack," although he stressed that protocols must now be carried out with the participation of security services. This is not the first incident of this type, as in recent days, about 280 school principals in Italy received an email with these terms. For its part, the Italian Executive emphasized that it is "closely monitoring" the situation with bomb threats in schools. "Security forces and institutions at all levels are working to oversee the situation and provide peace of mind to citizens, families, and school staff," he remarked in a statement reported by the media. More on: Italy Bomb Warnings