Latvia Says Cyberattack Exposed Data Tied to 1.2 Million People and 200,000 Firms
Summary
Latvia’s CSDD reported a cyberattack involving data tied to 1.2 million people and 200,000 firms, including names, payment details, licence plates and addresses. Authorities warned of fraud risks and ordered an investigation.
Key points
- Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) reported that a cyberattack exposed data tied to 1.2 million people and 200,000 companies.
- The reported data included names, payment details, vehicle licence plates and registered addresses.
- The attacker has not been identified; a foreign-origin attack has not been ruled out.
- Latvia’s cybersecurity authority and CSDD warned that the data could be misused by fraudsters.
- Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs ordered an investigation and called for stronger security measures, describing the incidents as a national security concern.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD)
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack resulting in data theft
- Data Types Exposed
- First and last names
- Payment details
- Vehicle licence plates
- Addresses registered on the day the service was provided
- Affected Records
- Data linked to 1.2 million individuals and 200,000 companies
- Claim Status
- confirmed