"23andMe Says Hackers Accessed 'Significant Number' of Files About Users' Ancestry"
In a recent data breach, hackers accessed about 14,000 customer accounts with the genetic testing company 23andMe. According to a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company determined that hackers had accessed 0.1 percent of its customer base. 23andMe's latest annual earnings report revealed that the company has over 14 million customers, so 0.1 percent of the customer base is around 14,000. By accessing those accounts, the hackers were also able to access many files containing profile information about other users' ancestry that such users chose to share when opting in to 23andMe's DNA Relatives feature. This article continues to discuss new details regarding the 23andMe data breach.
Submitted by grigby1
Submitted by Gregory Rigby
on