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Pro-Russian Cyberattacks Hit Danish Water Utility, Prompting Security Overhaul

12/19/2025

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The Danish Defence Intelligence Service linked a 2024 cyberattack on a water utility to pro-Russian groups, causing burst pipes and service disruptions.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service also reported distributed denial-of-service attacks against Danish websites before local elections.
Officials said there is a need to strengthen cybersecurity due to vulnerabilities these incidents exposed.
Denmark reported drone incursions in September, driving plans for a European drone wall to bolster security.

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The Danish Defence Intelligence Service linked a 2024 cyberattack on a water utility to pro-Russian groups, causing burst pipes and service disruptions.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service also reported distributed denial-of-service attacks against Danish websites before local elections.
Officials said there is a need to strengthen cybersecurity due to vulnerabilities these incidents exposed.
Denmark reported drone incursions in September, driving plans for a European drone wall to bolster security.