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Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased.

Key facts

  • The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:58:42 UTC.

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