Police have launched an investigation into the security incident to identify the perpetrators. The ministry stated on Monday that it currently has no information on who was responsible for the breach, which targets one of the country's most central data repositories.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Hackers Access 8.8 Million Danish Records via Private Company Breach
Cybersecurity16 days ago
Security officials in Denmark revealed that names and identification numbers were stripped from a government database throughout September. The agency reported that unauthorized agents abused a private firm's credentials to steal data on 8.8 million people from the central population register, which includes addresses and ID numbers. Since the nation has 6 million residents, the leaked files also encompass individuals who have emigrated or are deceased.
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