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Hackers breach Danish government database, data on 8.8 million people exposed
Original: Hackers get personal information on 8.8 million people in Denmark government data leak
Hackers have obtained personal information on 8.8 million people following a data leak linked to the Danish government, according to a report by The Straits Times. The figure covers a large share of Denmark's roughly 5.9 million residents, suggesting records may include duplicated or historical data. Details about the attackers, the government agency involved and what specific data was taken have not yet been disclosed.
Why now: The scale of the breach, touching a large portion of Denmark's population, makes it a major cybersecurity story.
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- Hackers get personal information on 8.8 million people in Denmark government data leak · The Straits Times
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