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- 1'123456' password used in massive Danish CPR data breach●`123456' password used in Danish CPR data breach
Reports from Denmark say a system connected to the national CPR personal identity registry was protected by the password '123456', one of the world's most common and weakest passwords, when a large data breach occurred. The revelation has drawn sharp criticism of Danish authorities' handling of sensitive citizen data and renewed debate about basic security practices in government IT systems.
- 2Hackers Breach Denmark's Population Registry, Expose Data Of 8.8m●Hackers Breach Denmark’s Population Registry, Expose Data Of 8.8m
Hackers have breached Denmark's central population registry, exposing personal data on roughly 8.8 million people — nearly the entire population. Reports say the incident involves one of the largest data breaches in Danish history, raising concerns about the security of state-held records and potential misuse of citizens' personal information. Danish authorities are expected to face questions over how the intrusion occurred and what protections will follow.