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Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database
Publisher description: The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased.
TechCrunch | Oct 5, 2026 | Zack Whittaker
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The Danish government has confirmed that its central database of citizens’ data was breached and most of its contents were stolen. The data breach affects some 8 million citizens and residents of Denmark, including people living abroad and the deceased. The CPR is a government database of Danish citizens’ information, including their government-issued identity number for paying tax and accessing other services.
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