Phishing attacks rise in complexity, targeting government and routine online workflows: Phishing attacks in Italy are rapidly evolving in sophistication, increasingly targeting government platforms and prompting legal actions against some
Regional Pulse in Italy
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regional Pulse in Italy
In Italy, searches reveal growing concern over sophisticated phishing attacks targeting government and business platforms.
Active topics
24
Search volume
800K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Life25% (6)
Technology8% (2)
World8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Italy are predominantly looking to understand and respond to rising cybersecurity threats, especially sophisticated phishing aimed at government and common online platforms, which causes worry about personal and institutional safety. Sports fans are actively following FIFA 2026 World Cup matches and related player updates, driven by engagement and excitement for national teams and transfer developments. There is also a strong intent to explain social welfare changes, particularly relating to civil disability benefits and education sector arrears, reflecting a desire for clarity on rights and procedures.
What to know now
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Italy
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologySurging
phishing
Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect recently.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 2400%
agenzia
02
SportsCooling
francia - iraq
There is heightened interest in the France vs Iraq football match during the FIFA 2026 World Cup group stage.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
classifica di nazionale francese - nazionale maschile di calcio dell'iraqfrancia calcio
03
CultureSurging
treno
The term "treno" relates to trains and high-speed rail, with interest in scenic train travel and certifications affecting rail services.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
alta velocità ferroviaria
04
HealthNew
invalidità civile
People are searching about recent updates and procedures related to civil disability assessments and benefits in Italy.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
05
SportsSurging
norvegia - senegal
Fans are following transfer market activities and team changes between Norway and Senegal in football.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
norvegia senegalsenegal norvegia
06
SportsNew
jasmine paolini
There is significant interest in Jasmine Paolini's recent tennis matches, including her loss at the Eastbourne Open.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
paolinipaolini oggitatjana maria
07
WorldPeaking
fall
A man tragically died after falling from a balcony during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, and there was also a reported incident at Yosemite waterfall.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
08
SportsSurging
classifica di nazionale maschile di calcio della giordania - nazionale maschile di calcio dell'algeria
Fans are seeking live updates and probable line-ups for the FIFA 2026 group stage match between Jordan and Algeria and tracking other football transfer and club news.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 3 places
giordania - algeriagiordania algeria
09
MoneySurging
arretrati docenti 2026
People are searching for information regarding ‘arretrati docenti 2026’, related to overdue payments for teachers in 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
arretrati docenti 2026 noipaarretrati docente
10
PoliticsDeclining
maurizio landini
Maurizio Landini is at the center of a heated political debate in Italy involving confrontations with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and union strikes.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
11
TechnologyPeaking
steam machine
Interest is surging in Valve's Steam Machine as people seek information about its price, availability, and features.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
valve steam machinesteam machine prezzo
12
PoliticsNew
matteo renzi
Matteo Renzi remains a notable figure in Italian politics, with rising search interest indicating public attention to his recent activities or statements.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
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Politics / Following | 3 hours agoNew
matteo renzi
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
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Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.