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Latvian police arrest 23-year-old suspect for hacking electronics repair company TSC, stealing data, and attempting extortion.
Latvian police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of hacking at least two companies, including electronics repair firm TSC. The suspect allegedly stole personal data and attempted to extort money from victims. The attacks occurred in February and early September 2026.
Latvian police arrested a 23-year-old who exploited website flaws to breach two firms including LMT subsidiary TSC and attempted extortion.
Latvian police arrested a 23-year-old man in Riga on September 15 for hacking at least two companies, stealing personal data, and demanding payment to avoid disclosure; he faces up to five years in prison. The suspect used automated tools to scan for website vulnerabilities and extract database contents, including TSC customer repair records containing names, contact details, device passcodes, bank account numbers, and building access codes. Investigators found evidence of possible additional attacks on businesses in Latvia and abroad, and the stolen data has not been shared with third parties.