Danish university data breach affects up to 200,000 people

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) reported a significant data breach after hackers accessed its identity management system using stolen credentials. Information belonging to up to 200,000 people, including current and former students, staff, and external partners, may have been exposed. The breach potentially revealed names, contact details, civil registration numbers, and next of kin information. DTU has started notifying those affected and warns of heightened risks of identity fraud and phishing.

• Attackers accessed DTU's IAM system with stolen credentials
• Data from 200,000 people may have been exposed
• Exposed data includes names, addresses, and civil registration numbers
• Next of kin details for some users were also at risk
• DTU is notifying current and former employees, not all students