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Uffizi Galleries Hit by Cyber-Attack, No Data Breach

4/4/2026

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  • The Uffizi Galleries in Florence confirmed a cyber-attack on February 1.
  • The Uffizi said no passwords were stolen and security measures remained intact.
  • Hackers reportedly accessed sensitive data and issued a ransom demand.
  • The Uffizi said some treasures were moved to a Bank of Italy vault as part of planned renovations.
  • The museum remains open and continues to generate significant annual revenue while security enhancements continue.