Hackers Hit Italian Oil Company Eni’s Computer Networks

Eni's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in San Donato Milanese, near Milan, Italy, April 27, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
Eni's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in San Donato Milanese, near Milan, Italy, April 27, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
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Hackers Hit Italian Oil Company Eni’s Computer Networks

Eni's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in San Donato Milanese, near Milan, Italy, April 27, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
Eni's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in San Donato Milanese, near Milan, Italy, April 27, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Italian oil company Eni's computer networks were hacked in recent days but the consequences appear to be minor so far, the company said on Wednesday.

"The internal protection systems have detected unauthorized access to the corporate network in recent days," a spokesperson for the company told Reuters in response to a query.

The state-controlled company is working with authorities to assess the consequences of the attack, the spokesperson added.

Bloomberg News first reported the news on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter who said Eni appeared to have been hit by a ransomware attack.



Internet Slowly Trickles Back in Iran

19 June 2025, Iran, Tehran: An Iranian Red Crescent ambulance, which was struck during an Israeli attack on June 16 in West Azerbaijan province, is currently on display in Haft-e Tir Square in Tehran. (dpa)
19 June 2025, Iran, Tehran: An Iranian Red Crescent ambulance, which was struck during an Israeli attack on June 16 in West Azerbaijan province, is currently on display in Haft-e Tir Square in Tehran. (dpa)
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Internet Slowly Trickles Back in Iran

19 June 2025, Iran, Tehran: An Iranian Red Crescent ambulance, which was struck during an Israeli attack on June 16 in West Azerbaijan province, is currently on display in Haft-e Tir Square in Tehran. (dpa)
19 June 2025, Iran, Tehran: An Iranian Red Crescent ambulance, which was struck during an Israeli attack on June 16 in West Azerbaijan province, is currently on display in Haft-e Tir Square in Tehran. (dpa)

Iranians on Saturday began to see some internet access restored, giving people the opportunity to call friends and family for the first time in days.

Those in the diaspora posted on social media about connecting to FaceTime or WhatsApp to call relatives they had been worried about.

Government officials had disconnected phone and web services earlier in the week for the more than 90 million people who live in Iran, citing cybersecurity threats from Israel. That left civilians unaware of when and where Israel would strike next, despite Israeli forces issuing warnings through their Persian-language online channels.

When the missiles landed, lack of internet connection meant not knowing for hours or days if their family or friends are among the victims.

Tasnim News Agency, which is closely affiliated with Iran’s government, quoted the information minister as saying that access to “international” internet should be restored across the country by 8 p.m.