Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database
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techcrunch
October 5, 2026 · 07:58
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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.
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Copenhagen
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
DNK
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