Hackers Access Personal Data of 8.8 Million People in Denmark CPR Leak

Hackers breached Denmark's national civil registry. They accessed personal data of 8.8 million people. The stolen information includes names, addresses, and CPR numbers. Denmark's digital affairs ministry announced the data breach on Monday.

The registry contains 11 million records of living and deceased residents. The hackers abused a Danish company's authorized system access. Authorities have now revoked that company's system access. Officials reported the breach to the police and data authorities. Experts are currently investigating the full scope of the attack.

Minister Egelund urged residents to visit sikkerdigital.dk for advice. Never share passwords or private codes via phone or email. Scammers may try to use your leaked CPR details. Be cautious even if callers already know your basic details. This news was reported by The Local.