In Q1 2026, the cybersecurity threat level in Latvia remains high, requiring continued targeted measures to mitigate risks and strengthen resilience. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the number of registered cyber incidents in Latvian cyberspace has increased sixfold, while the number of identified compromised devices has increased eightfold.
The level of cyber threats in Latvia remains high, with a steady upward trend. Attacks are both financially and politically motivated, and geopolitical factors continue to serve as a significant catalyst for threats.
On January 1, 2026 CERT.LV launched two important cybersecurity projects. The projects are aimed at strengthening cooperation and digital security capacity both nationally and in the broader Nordic-Baltic region.
Earlier this month, CERT.LV concluded an intensive three-week Threat Hunting Surge. Building on the ongoing Threat Hunting operations led by CERT.LV in close collaboration with The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM), this edition included increased and expanded Allied participation.
SANS has announced the CTF European Championship 2026, a new pan-European cybersecurity competition bringing together participants from 45 countries. The virtual CTF)tournament is aimed at cybersecurity professionals, students, and enthusiasts looking to test their practical skills and compete for the title of the first-ever SANS European CTF Champion.
March 24th marked the beginning of the fourth Threat Hunt Workshop led by Canadian and Latvian cyber specialists bringing 37 participants from 14 countries to Riga, Latvia to equip them with the skills to act proactively and detect threats before they materialize.
