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Russian Hackers Disrupt Danish Municipalities Ahead of Elections

11/14/2025

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The Russian hacker group NoName057 carried out cyber attacks on November 12, disrupting websites of municipalities Gentofte, Rødovre, Ishøj, and Tårnby before local elections.
The Danish Civil Protection Agency confirmed awareness of the incidents and is in dialogue with authorities.
On November 13, government and defense websites were targeted, and NoName057 claimed responsibility for Borger.dk and Ministry of Transport.
No data breaches were reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

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Story summary

The Russian hacker group NoName057 carried out cyber attacks on November 12, disrupting websites of municipalities Gentofte, Rødovre, Ishøj, and Tårnby before local elections.
The Danish Civil Protection Agency confirmed awareness of the incidents and is in dialogue with authorities.
On November 13, government and defense websites were targeted, and NoName057 claimed responsibility for Borger.dk and Ministry of Transport.
No data breaches were reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.