23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users | TechCrunch
23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users | TechCrunch
Genetic testing company 23andMe revealed that its data breach was much worse than previously reported, hitting about half of its total customers.
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Genetic testing company 23andMe revealed that its data breach was much worse than previously reported, hitting about half of its total customers.
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How is your system configured and protected so poorly that reusing passwords leaks half your user data?
3 0 ReplyIdk, but you would think they would have invested in a better system, especially because they’re handling sensitive data related to people’s health.
I wonder, does HIPPA apply to data collected by 23&Me? I would imagine so because it’s health related.
3 0 ReplyHopefully HIPPA will be enough to actually force some punishment to the company.
Leaking half of the US populations' SSNs wasn't enough
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