Denmark’s National Registry Hacked, Personal Data of 8.8 Million Exposed

Hackers have broken into Denmark’s national registry, exposing personal information of about 8.8 million people, according to the digital affairs ministry. This breach includes names, addresses, and social security numbers, known as CPR numbers in Denmark.

The digital affairs minister, Christina Egelund, described the situation as “extremely serious”. She mentioned that officials are working with relevant authorities to understand the full impact of the breach.

Denmark’s population is around six million, but the national registry holds data on about 11 million individuals, including those who have died or moved abroad. An investigation is underway, but the hackers have not yet been identified.

The hackers gained access by infiltrating a Danish company that had legal permission to access the national registry. The government noted that this access has not been revoked.