Italian police investigate Skype use for 'porno blackmail'
Italian police in Genoa have opened an investigation into the use of Skype to trap victims into online sexual indiscretions, which are recorded and used as a pretext for extortion.
Stories by Philip Willan
Apple locked iPhone code blocks Italian murder probe
The access code locking the iPhone 5 of an Italian murder victim is depriving police of information that might help them solve the crime, but Apple has so far resisted requests for help in unlocking the device, a Milan prosecutor confirmed Friday.
Italian Supreme Court upholds acquittals in Googe video bullying case
Italy's Supreme Court ended the prosecution of Google executives for allowing the posting of a video showing the bullying of a handicapped boy, three years after they were convicted of violating privacy laws.
NSA spies on Italians from roof of US Embassy in Rome, magazine reports
The U.S. National Security Agency has been spying on Italian communications from installations on the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Rome and the country's consulate in Milan and even mounted an operation to capture information from inside the Italian embassy in Washington, D.C., the Italian weekly magazine L'Espresso claimed Friday.
Vatican launches social network challenge to Facebook
An Italian startup backed by the Vatican Thursday launched a global portal for Catholic websites intended to provide reliable information for people seeking the truth about the Christian religion.
Anonymous hacks Italy's cybercrime police
Italy's specialist police unit responsible for combating cybercrime suffered an embarrassing hack Monday by members of the loosely knit Anonymous hacktivist galaxy.
Three Google execs convicted over Italian bullying video
Three Google executives were handed suspended six month prison sentences by a Milan court on Wednesday for privacy law violations relating to a video posted on Google Video showing the bullying of a handicapped boy.
Italian telcos caught up in massive Mafia fraud
Italy's telecom sector Wednesday was reeling from the news that two of its biggest operators were caught up in a massive fraud allegedly orchestrated by members of the Calabrian Mafia, considered the most powerful and dangerous of the country's organized crime groups.
Internet piracy focus switches to Rome
A trial is due to open in Rome Wednesday pitting a major antipiracy organisation against Telecom Italia and the national Privacy Authority over who is responsible for policing the internet.
Italy changes tack on internet regulation
Observers and operators gave a cautious welcome Monday to proposed changes to a draft Italian broadcasting law that has been criticised as a menace to freedom of expression on the internet.
Italy contemplates Web restrictions after Berlusconi attack
The Italian government has proposed introducing new restrictions on the Internet after a Facebook fan page for the man who allegedly attacked Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday drew almost 100,000 users in under 48 hours.
Prosecutors seek prison sentences for Google execs
Milan prosecutors on Wednesday sought prison sentences ranging from six months to one year for four Google executives accused of violating Italy's privacy laws over the posting of a video showing the bullying of a handicapped teenage boy.
Google video trial stays in Milan, but fast-track possible
Judge Oscar Magi Tuesday rejected Google requests to have the trial about a so-called bullying video moved from Milan to Turin or Rome, but said he would consider a possible request to switch to a fast-track procedure if Google's lawyers decide to advance it at the next hearing, scheduled for May 5.
Italy antiterror law stunts Wi-Fi, critics say
Italy’s antiterrorism law, renewed by government decree at the beginning of this year, is being accused of stifling the development of Wi-Fi technology in the country.
Italy WiMax auction sets European record
The auction of 35 licences will raise a European WiMax record of €136.3 million (NZ$260 million) for the Italian government, Communications Minister Paolo Gentiloni has announced. The ninth round of bidding, with bids showing a 176% increase on the starting offers, the minister said.