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Hackers steal 8 million citizens' records from Danish government database

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Hackers have compromised a Danish government database, exfiltrating the personal information of approximately 8 million citizens. The stolen data includes names, addresses, and state-issued identification numbers. The breach affects a wide range of individuals, including those living abroad and even the deceased. AI

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Hackers steal 8 million citizens' records from Danish government database

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers

    Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database 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. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/hack ers-…

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