DenmarkIT company Pays ApS suffers major data breach of Denmark's CPR register
An IT company, Pays ApS, experienced a significant data breach of Denmark's CPR register, exposing data linked to approximately 8.8 million CPR numbers due to highly insecure passwords.
Background
Denmark's CPR register is a central database containing personal information for all residents. Data breaches of such national registers can expose sensitive information, leading to identity theft and other security risks for citizens. Governments globally are increasingly focused on cybersecurity measures to protect national databases.
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IT company Pays ApS suffers major data breach of Denmark's CPR register
First report 14h agoLast update 14h agoThe data breach at Pays ApS, caused by 'hopeless' password security, highlights critical failures in cybersecurity practices that led to the exposure of sensitive national data.
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