DNA testing company 23andMe told customers a data breach affecting 6.9 million users was the result of customers reusing the same passwords for different websites, The Messenger reports. The company faces multiple lawsuits stemming from the breach, with plaintiffs accusing 23andMe of failing to protect their data.
DNA testing company blames users recycling passwords for breach
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