# Denmark: Data of millions compromised in hack

https://mins.news/en/item/86833

- DW, 2026-10-05 17:46 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-data-of-millions-compromised-in-hack/a-79555907?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Denmark’s national registry was hacked in what authorities called an “extremely serious” incident. Data belonging to about 8.8 million registered people, including names, addresses and social security numbers, was compromised. Initial findings suggest hackers used a local company’s legitimate login credentials; they have not been identified.

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