Hackers access data of 8.8 million people in Denmark in 'extremely serious' breach
A major cybersecurity breach has exposed the personal data of 8.8 million people in Denmark.
Denmark experienced a significant data breach when hackers breached the country's national population registry, gaining unauthorized access to personal information of approximately 8.8 million individuals. Digital affairs minister Christina Egelund disclosed the incident on Monday, describing it as an "extremely serious" event. The unauthorized party obtained details such as names, addresses, and CPR numbers, including those of deceased or emigrated individuals.
"This is an extremely serious incident," Egelund emphasized in a press release. The ministry is currently working to determine the extent of the breach, collaborating with relevant authorities. The national registry, containing information on six million Danes, is managed by a Danish company that legally had access to the data. The security breach was facilitated by hacking into this company, though authorities have not identified the perpetrator. No action has been taken against the breach's originators, and the access remains active.
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