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How did hackers get in?
The Danish digital affairs ministry indicated that the breach occurred through a local company's login credentials. This highlights a common vulnerability: even with strong internal security, a system can be compromised if a third-party supplier with access has weaker protections. It's a chain as strong as its weakest link.
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