Aksenoks: Data stolen from CSDD could threaten national security
Former CSDD board chairman Aivars Aksenoks warns that data leaked from Latvia's road traffic safety agency could be exploited not only by fraudsters but potentially by foreign states, though he stressed the worst-case scenario was avoided.
Aivars Aksenoks, former chairman of the board of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), said on TV24's program "Nedēļa. Post Scriptum" that data stored in CSDD systems could pose a significant security risk if it fell into the wrong hands.
Possible risks
According to Aksenoks, the leaked data could be exploited not only by private individuals or fraudsters seeking financial gain, but potentially by foreign states as well. He suggested that the recent cyberattack could, in essence, be considered a threat to national security.
Worst outcome avoided
At the same time, Aksenoks emphasized that the most serious potential threat to the attackers' goals ultimately did not materialize. In his view, this is the key factor when assessing the overall consequences of the incident.
Aksenoks did not provide further details during the broadcast about specific ways the data could be misused or what exactly the worst-case scenario would have entailed. His comments nonetheless indicate that the fallout from the CSDD data breach continues to be evaluated by officials and experts.
