Hackers stole ancestry data of 6.9 million users, 23andMe finally ...
Dec 4, 2023 · It has now been confirmed that an additional 6.9 million 23andMe users had ancestry data stolen after hackers accessed thousands of accounts by likely reusing previously leaked passwords.
23andMe is in trouble. What happens to all the DNA data?
Sep 25, 2024 · The genetic testing company 23andMe went from biotech superstar to the brink of collapse. Its most valuable asset might be its DNA data. NPR's Bobby Allyn reports on what might happen to the ...
23andMe agrees to $30 million settlement over data breach that …
Sep 16, 2024 · Ancestry and genetics-testing company 23andMe has agreed to pay a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was brought against the company for last year's data breach.
23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users
Dec 4, 2023 · Genetic testing company 23andMe revealed that its data breach was much worse than previously reported, hitting about half of its total customers.
Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers - CNN
Dec 5, 2023 · A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly 7 million profiles of 23andMe customers, spokesperson for the genetic testing firm told CNN on Tuesday, including in some cases users’ ancestry reports,...
23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked - BBC
Dec 5, 2023 · One batch of data was advertised on a hacking forum as a list of people with Jewish ancestry, sparking concerns of targeted attacks.
23andMe says hackers gained access to data of about 6.9 ... - NBC News
Dec 4, 2023 · Genetic testing company 23andMe said Monday that hackers were able to access the data of about 6.9 million people, far more than the company previously acknowledged.
Data Breach at 23andMe Affects 6.9 Million Profiles, Company Says
Dec 4, 2023 · Hackers, using old passwords from customers of the genetic testing company 23andMe, were able to gain access to personal information from about 6.9 million profiles, which in some cases...
23andMe Hack Breaches 6.9 Million Users’ Info, Including Some’s Health Data
Dec 5, 2023 · The compromised data included users’ ancestry information as well as, for some users, health-related information based on their genetic profiles, the company said in an email.
23andMe hacked: Was my ancestry or DNA data impacted?
Dec 5, 2023 · An October breach at the personal genomics company 23andMe has impacted as many as 6.9 million users, many through a data-sharing feature called DNA Relatives.