Hackers steal records of 8 million people in Denmark
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Hackers steal records of 8 million people in Denmark

The Danish government said hackers stole names, addresses and state-issued ID numbers from a government database. The breach affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and deceased individuals; no date or cause for the breach was provided.
WHO: Hackers
WHAT: Stole personal records from a Danish government database
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM ET
WHERE: Denmark
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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