Hackers Steal 8 Million Citizens' Records From Danish Government Database
Hackers stole records belonging to roughly 8 million Danish citizens and residents from Denmark's Central Person Register (CPR), including names, addresses, social security numbers and other personal information. The breach is believed to be the largest in Denmark's history. TechCrunch reports: The CPR is a government database of Danish citizens' information, including their government-issued…
Hackers have managed to steal personal records belonging to approximately 8 million Danes and residents from the Central Person Register (CPR), the nation's government database. The breach, described as the largest in Denmark's history by TechCrunch, encompasses sensitive information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, and other personal data.
The CPR serves as a repository of citizens' vital information, including tax identification numbers and access to various services. While Denmark's populace is around 6 million, the CPR contains data for about 11 million individuals, with some records dating back decades.
The Danish government remains tight-lipped about the identity of the perpetrators behind the security breach. They disclosed that unauthorized access was achieved by exploiting a lawful access granted to a Danish company for verifying personal information with the government. The intrusion occurred in September but remained undetected until October 2.
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