Denmark Data Breach Exposes Personal Records of 8.8 Million People
Denmark says unauthorized access exposed names, addresses, and CPR numbers for about 8.8 million people.
Denmark confirmed that unauthorized parties accessed Central Population Register records for about 8.8 million people, including names, addresses, and CPR numbers. The register holds about 11 million people, above Denmark's roughly six million residents, because it includes people abroad and the deceased. Attackers misused a named-undisclosed private company's lawful search access during September; officials did not identify a software flaw or threat group. Unusual activity was found on October 2, the company's access was blocked, the Data Protection Authority was notified, and police are investigating.
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