University of Copenhagen Rules Out Second Cyberattack
System disruptions continue at Copenhagen University after officials ruled out a second cyberattack.
2026年10月27日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /The University of Copenhagen did not suffer a second cyberattack on Monday.
Administrative systems were shut down after suspicious activity appeared.
By Monday evening, officials confirmed no new breach took place.
However, controlled system shutdowns continue as a precaution.
Some administrative services are still experiencing disruptions.
The university reported its first cyberattack on Friday.
Hackers accessed personal data belonging to about 525,000 people.
The leaked information includes full names and CPR numbers.
Phone numbers and private email addresses were also exposed.
In addition, ID card PINs for 20,000 students and staff were compromised.
Physical access to critical campus locations was temporarily restricted.
These areas reopened after affected users received new PINs.
Other Danish universities also faced cyberattacks in recent weeks.
These include the Technical University of Denmark and Aarhus University.
Education Minister Christina Egelund met university leaders on Monday to discuss security.
This report was first published by the Copenhagen Post.
Source: The Copenhagen Post
