Denmark Data Breach Exposes 8.8M People's Personal Data

A data breach in Denmark has exposed the personal data of 8.8 million people, including their CPR numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. The breach occurred due to an unauthorized access to the Danish civil registration system by an individual who used a login code from a deceased person. The data was accessed through a third-party interface used by the Danish Agency for Digitisation and Data Security. The agency has launched an investigation into the incident and has notified the affected individuals. The breach is considered a significant incident, and authorities are working to determine the extent of the damage.