The company confirmed that the data available for sale online was genuine. The genetic profiles of potentially millions of 23andMe users have been put up for sale on a hacker forum by a seller who claimed the data could be used to target Ashkenazi Jews and those of Chinese descent. The company, which specializes in …
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23andMe Targeted in Data Breach
If you are a customer of 23andMe, you need to change your password NOW. The popular home DNA testing kit company 23andMe has revealed it was targeted in a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to individuals’ accounts. 23andMe is investigating the breach, which appears localized to users who are part of the company’s relative-matching …
23andMe Targeted in Data Breach
The popular home DNA testing kit company 23andMe has revealed it was targeted in a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to individuals’ accounts. 23andMe is investigating the breach, which appears localized to users who are part of the company’s relative-matching service, DNA Relative. The company encourages all users to reset their passwords and sign up for two-factor …