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Hackers steal 8 million citizens' records from Danish government database

Original: Hackers steal 8 million citizens’ records from Danish government database

Hackers have stolen the records of 8 million citizens from a Danish government database, in one of the largest data breaches to hit the country. The breach reportedly affects a substantial share of Denmark's population, raising questions about the security of state-held personal data and how the information may be misused. Details about the attackers and the exact data taken remain limited.

Why now: A major government data breach affecting most of Denmark's population is significant cybersecurity news.

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