Latvian Crew Member Arrested for Malware Installation on Italian Ferry

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1. 18.12.2025 15:47 1 articles · 13h ago

   Latvian Crew Member Arrested for Malware Installation on Italian Ferry

   French authorities arrested a Latvian crew member of the Fantastic ferry for allegedly installing malware that could remotely control the vessel. The suspect faces charges of conspiring to infiltrate computer systems on behalf of a foreign power. The malware was discovered and neutralized without consequences. French officials suspect foreign interference, potentially linked to Russia.

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   • France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47

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• A Latvian crew member of the Fantastic ferry was arrested for installing malware that could remotely control the vessel.

  First reported: 18.12.2025 15:47
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  • France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47

• The malware was discovered and neutralized without consequences.

  First reported: 18.12.2025 15:47
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  • France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47

• French officials suspect foreign interference, potentially linked to Russia.

  First reported: 18.12.2025 15:47
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  • France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47

• A 22-year-old was arrested for breaching the French Ministry of the Interior's email servers.

  First reported: 18.12.2025 15:47
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  • France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47