First, summary admissions in the Milan spy affair. The four arrested (under house arrest), accused of being part of the alleged criminal association accused of illicit dossiers, do not answer the questions of the Milan investigating judge Fabrizio Filice, but make spontaneous statements and promise to clarify their position before the DDA prosecutor Francesco De Tommasi, present at the interrogations. In this context, the first cracks also emerge in what is described in the documents as an unscrupulous group which with its activities constitutes “a serious danger to the security and personality of the State”. On the seventh floor of the Palace of Justice, the first to not respond is the IT expert Samuele Nunzio Calamucci. «I will clarify as soon as I have a complete picture of the investigation documents. From what I have read there are exaggerations because facts are represented that are impossible from an empirical point of view”, with respect to the direct possibility of ‘breaking’ the Sdi computer system, is the meaning of his brief statements according to what Adnkronos reports.
This is, in part, the same defense of the former super policeman Carmine Gallo (the lawyers Antonia Rita Augimeri and Paolo Simonetti defend both), one of the men believed to be at the center of the alleged illicit system whose purpose was to create reports, even false ones, for a fee . «I have always respected the law and I will do so now too. I have been a servant of the State, I have always respected judicial authority and I will do so on this occasion too. I will try to defend myself after reading the impressive amount of documents” the sentences said to the judge. Gallo does not escape the gazes of the journalists he has known for years, having worked for a long time on the Mobile squad and being among the top experts in organized crime, and pronounces only a few words with difficulty: «…it’s life…».
No admission before the investigating judge in Milan for the Reggio Emilia businessman Giulio Cornelli, just as Giuliano Schiano, the financier of the Dia di Lecce who was hit, together with the policeman Marco Malerba, by a disqualifying measure of suspension from service for 6 months, is silent, because they would have carried out, according to the accusatory theory of the Milan prosecutor’s office, a “significant number” of unauthorized access at the request of those arrested. Malerba, serving in Rho, is the only one who admits the accusations. The policeman admitted to the investigating judge of Milan, Fabrizio Filice, that he had carried out checks in the Sdi database against his former superior at the Rho police station Carmine Gallo. The member of the police force, defended by the lawyer Pietro Romano, suspended from duty since October 25th by order of the judge, made partial admissions during the interrogation. “They exchanged favors for us and I couldn’t say no to them,” Malerba would have said. The financier Giuliano Schiano in service at the Dia of Lecce, also accused of having made the illicit access to the police databases, chose to avail himself of the right not to respond.
Private investigator Massimiliano Camponovo opened a crack on the alleged association based on the Equalize company (majority shareholder is Enrico Pazzali, under investigation). «I am worried, I fear for my safety and that of my family. I sensed that there was something dark behind this system so at a certain point I was in my place. They passed me the data and I made the reports” is the meaning of the spontaneous declarations made by the man under house arrest to the investigating judge. For the four arrested, and for some other suspects, the prosecutor’s office has asked the Review to tighten the measure, but the hearing has not yet been set.
Returning to Gallo, «he has already anticipated, with spontaneous declarations, his intention to confront the accused as soon as he has a complete and clear picture of the investigative activities from which, in any case, absolutely unfounded information that has circulated must be expunged. in the major press organs”, explain the defenders, lawyers Antonia Rita Augimeri and Paolo Simonetti after their client did not respond during the interrogation. «Gallo has no desire to avoid being confronted with the judicial authorities» they add. «The exercise of the right to silence as a corollary of the principle ‘Nemo tenetur se detegere’ responds to the need to be able to establish a fruitful discussion with the investigators only in a historical moment in which the procedural parties have full knowledge of all the documents» conclude the defenders.
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**Interview with Cybersecurity Expert Dr. Elena Rossi on the Recent Healthcare Cyberattack in Milan**
**Editor:** Welcome, Dr. Rossi. Thank you for joining us today. The recent cyberattack on a Milan-based healthcare company has raised significant concerns. Can you summarize the impact of this incident?
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. The breach has compromised computer systems at several hospitals in the Rho, Bollate, and Garbagnate areas, potentially disrupting patient care and exposing sensitive health information. This attack illustrates the vulnerability of healthcare institutions, which are critical infrastructure and often ill-equipped for security challenges.
**Editor:** What vulnerabilities do you think contributed to this attack?
**Dr. Rossi:** Healthcare companies often rely on outdated systems and insufficient cybersecurity measures, largely due to budget constraints and the urgency of patient care. Additionally, the lack of stringent protocols for data protection makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
**Editor:** What can healthcare organizations do to prevent such incidents in the future?
**Dr. Rossi:** They must prioritize cybersecurity by investing in advanced technologies, conducting regular security assessments, and providing training for staff to recognize phishing attempts and other threats. Implementing robust incident response plans is also essential to address breaches quickly.
**Editor:** Recent reports suggest that the attackers may have exploited vulnerabilities in the healthcare system. How can these vulnerabilities be addressed?
**Dr. Rossi:** Organizations need to adopt a risk management approach that identifies critical assets and potential attack vectors. Regular updates and patches to software, as well as employing advanced encryption techniques, can significantly lower the risk of exploitation.
**Editor:** what measures should be taken at the legislative level to bolster cybersecurity in the healthcare sector?
**Dr. Rossi:** Governments should introduce stricter regulations regarding data protection in the healthcare sector, incentivize cybersecurity investments, and facilitate information sharing between institutions about threats and best practices. Collaborating with law enforcement is crucial to apprehending cybercriminals and deterring future attacks.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Rossi, for your insights. It’s clear that addressing cybersecurity in healthcare is imperative to protect not just sensitive data but also patient safety.
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that we treat cybersecurity with the same urgency as physical health to safeguard our healthcare systems.
