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TOOL · The Register — AI English(EN) · 2w

23andMe inherits lawsuit over 'disturbing' DNA data breach

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the new owners of 23andMe, alleging they failed to adequately disclose the extent of a significant data breach that occurred in 2023. The lawsuit claims the company downplayed the severity of the incident while reportedly paying a ransom to the attacker. This legal action follows a massive leak of genetic data from the company. AI

IMPACT Highlights the legal and regulatory risks associated with handling sensitive user data in the age of AI-driven breaches.
RESEARCH · Engadget English(EN) · 2w · [2 sources]

California sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach that affected 7 million users

California is suing Chrome Holding Co., formerly known as 23andMe, over a 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of approximately 7 million users. Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company had lax security measures, failed to protect against common cyberattack methods like credential stuffing, and misled consumers about the breach's severity. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties and injunctions, highlighting the particular danger of genetic data being sold on the dark web amidst rising hate crimes. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical need for robust data security and privacy regulations, especially for companies handling sensitive genetic information.