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Cyberattack on Denmark's CPR register exposes data of 8.8 million
Original: Denmark Central Person Register (CPR) Breach: Cyberattack Exposes Data of 8.8 Million via Company Account in 2026
Denmark's Central Person Register (CPR), the national register holding personal data on nearly all residents, has been hit by a cyberattack that exposed information on 8.8 million people. Reports indicate attackers gained access through a company account, and an investigation is expected to examine how the breach occurred and what data was taken.
Why now: A breach of Denmark's core civil registry affecting nearly the entire population raises urgent concerns about data protection and national cybersecurity.
DenmarkCentral Person Register (CPR)
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