Hackers access personal data of 8.8 million people in major Denmark security breach

Hackers have gained access to personal data linked to approximately 8.8 million people in what Danish authorities have described as a serious cybersecurity incident.

According to initial information from a Danish ministry, the unauthorized access involved a large database containing personal information.

Authorities are investigating the breach and working to determine exactly what information was accessed and whether any of the data has been copied, leaked or misused.

Officials have not identified who was responsible for the cyberattack, and no motive has yet been established.

The incident is being treated as serious because of the scale of the affected data, while cybersecurity specialists and relevant authorities continue to assess the extent of the breach.

Further details are expected as the investigation develops.