Genetic testing company 23andMe sent an email to several customers informing them a feature allowing them to compare ancestry information with other users was the target of a data breach, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., asked 23andMe to provide details on how personal information from its site allegedly ended up on the dark web, Reuters also reports.
27 Oct. 2023
23andMe confirms data breach of undisclosed number of customers
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