Genetics firm 23andMe Faces Data Breach Due to Credential Misuse
The leading U.S. genetics company, 23andMe, has acknowledged a concerning event wherein user data has been found on hacking platforms. The root cause appears to be a credential-stuffing attack. 23andMe offers an in-depth look into one’s ancestry and genetic tendencies, achieved by analyzing saliva samples sent by users. Disturbingly, data purportedly sourced from a genetics … Read more