Alleged Vulnerability in Denmark's Central Population Register CPR
Following claims that Denmark's critical database was compromised using a weak password, authorities launched an investigation and implemented new security measures.
It has been claimed that Denmark's central population register, CPR, was targeted by a hacker using a weak password such as "123456", allowing access to the data of millions of citizens.
Allegations Targeting the Central Population System
This incident in Denmark has sparked debate over the security of the country's critical infrastructure. An attacker claimed to have breached Denmark's central population register, CPR, using a very simple password.
Emphasis on Weak Password and Former Employee
It was stated that the password used had appeared in previous data leaks and belonged to a former employee of a company authorized to access the system. However, these claims have not yet been verified by independent authorities.
Access to Information of Millions of People
It was reported that the attacker used two different programs to gain unauthorized access to information belonging to a total of 8.8 million people. It was noted that this acquired data also included information on deceased individuals.
New Security Measures from the Ministry
While the attacker stated that they would not sell or publish the data, Denmark's Minister for Higher Education and Research, Christina Egelund, announced that new security measures were promptly put into effect.