Denmark's CPR Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of 8.8 Million People
Denmark's CPR system suffered a major breach exposing names, addresses, and personal numbers of 8.8 million people.
2026年10月8日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /A massive data leak in Denmark has exposed personal details of 8.8 million people. Residents must watch closely for potential identity theft and scam calls.
Denmark's Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Digitalisation reported the breach. Unauthorized actors abused search access belonging to a private company. The leak compromised Central Person Register numbers, full names, and home addresses.
CPR numbers are vital for daily life in Denmark. Residents need them for banking, healthcare, schooling, and taxes. Digital affairs officials now warn the public about incoming phishing scams. Fraudsters could use the stolen information to attempt financial fraud.
Source: Help Net Security
