Data breaches

Latvia arrests suspected hacker for electronics repair company breach

Published September 23, 2026 · The Record

Authorities in Latvia detained a 23-year-old accused of breaking into the systems of at least two businesses, including an electronics repair firm. The suspect allegedly took customers' personal details and then tried to extort payment from the affected companies.

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