Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 8.8 Million in Denmark

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Published: 2026-10-05T23:34:08Z
Category: technology
Source: Cybernews
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A significant data breach in Denmark has exposed personal information for approximately 8.8 million registered individuals. Attackers gained access to the Danish Central Person Register (CPR) system since at least September, compromising names, addresses, and personal identification numbers. Authorities have revoked the compromised access and initiated investigations into the incident.

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