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8 Million Danes Affected by Massive Data Theft
5 Oct
Summary
- Central Person Register breached, affecting 8 million Danes.
- Hackers stole names, addresses, and social security numbers.
- Breach is considered the largest cyberattack in Danish history.
The Danish government has reported a significant data breach impacting its Central Person Register (CPR). This breach, which occurred in September and was discovered on October 2, led to the theft of critical personal information belonging to approximately 8 million citizens and residents.
The stolen data includes names, addresses, and Danish social security numbers, affecting individuals currently living in Denmark, those abroad, and even deceased persons. The CPR database contains records for about 11 million people, with some data dating back several decades.
Authorities have not identified the perpetrators but stated that access was gained through the misuse of a Danish company's authorized access to the CPR system. This event marks what is considered the most extensive cyberattack in Denmark's history, echoing similar breaches in other countries.
