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.
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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