Major Cyberattack in Latvia: Data of 1.2 Million People Breached
Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate Hit by Massive Cyberattack
A major cyberattack on the CSDD has resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to 1.2 million individuals and 200,000 companies. The breach impacts roughly two-thirds of Latvians, prompting urgent calls for administrative accountability as the government assesses the extent of the exposed information.
Massive Compromise of State-Managed Databases
The cyberattack targeted the systems of the CSDD. According to reports, the stolen records include sensitive data for a significant portion of the country’s residents and business entities.
The volume of affected records—1.2 million individuals and 200,000 firms—highlights the vulnerability of state-managed databases currently utilized by Latvian citizens for vehicle-related services.
President Rinkēvičs Demands Administrative Accountability
Rinkēvičs has publicly demanded that the former mayor of Riga and his associated colleagues face accountability for their actions.