In the first three months of 2025, the cyber threat landscape in Latvia and elsewhere continues to evolve with increasing intensity, complexity and strategic direction. Cyber-operations are no longer just one-off attacks or attempts to profit - they are increasingly targeted, persistent and aligned with wider geopolitical and economic developments.
In Q4 2024, the number of unique IP addresses compromised in Latvia reached an all-time high, indicating a significant increase in the number and intensity of cyber threats. The number of reports logged by CERT.LV has increased by 3% compared to Q3 and by 25% compared to Q4 2023.
This week, on February 18th, in New York, Latvia, the Dominican Republic, the Republic of Indonesia, and UNIDIR (United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research) co-organized a thematic event focused on strengthening national cybersecurity and incident response capacity.
In February 2025, the Cyber Incident Response Institution, CERT.LV, the Latvian Ministry of Defence, and the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command conducted their unique Threat Hunt Workshop. The workshop welcomed 30 participants from NATO nations, drawing cybersecurity professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Geopolitical and ideological conflicts continue to be strong drivers of cyber attacks. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the level of cyber threats in Latvia has increased significantly.
Cybersecurity Conference "CyberChess 2025"
Radisson BLU Latvija, Elizabetes Str.55, Riga
