Technical University of Denmark (DTU) hit by network compromise
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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) disclosed a compromised-credentials intrusion into DTUBasen, exposing personal data tied to up to 200,000 users. The accessed records span more than two decades and may include CPR numbers, names, addresses, profile photos, and next-of-kin details. DTU warned the stolen data could fuel identity fraud and more convincing phishing.
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Technical University of Denmark (DTU) DTUBasen data leak exposing up to 200,000 users
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First: 03.10.2026 17:35
Last: 03.10.2026 17:35
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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) says information belonging to up to 200,000 users may have been exposed after hackers accessed its identity and access management system and downloaded a large amount of data.
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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) disclosed a data leak affecting information tied to up to 200,000 users, creating risk of identity fraud and more convinc...
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) DTUBasen data leak exposing up to 200,000 users
Data LeakHow related: The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) says information belonging to up to 200,000 users may have been exposed after hackers accessed its identity and access management system and downloaded a large amount of data.
About this happening: The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) disclosed a data leak affecting information tied to up to 200,000 users, creating risk of identity fraud and more convinc...
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03.10.2026 17:35 2 articles · 1h ago
DTU discloses compromised-credentials access to DTUBasen
Initial DisclosureDTU says attackers used compromised credentials to log into DTUBasen, its identity and access management system, and may have exposed information tied to up to 200,000 users across roughly 40,000 active accounts and 160,000 former users. The exposed data may include CPR numbers, names, home addresses, profile pictures, work email addresses, job titles, office locations, and next-of-kin details, and DTU warned the data could support identity fraud and phishing.
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- Danish university DTU breach exposes data of up to 200,000 people — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.10.2026 17:35
- Danish university DTU breach exposes data of up to 200,000 people — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.10.2026 17:35