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Genetic testing 23andMe confirmed Monday that hackers stole personal data from approximately 6.9 million users — or roughly half of its entire customer base.
The California-based company announced last week that hackers had accessed the personal data of 0.1% of its customers — around 14,000 individuals.
Hackers were able to breach those accounts because the customers had used the same username and password on 23andMe as they had on other websites that had been previously compromised.
By accessing those accounts to access "Credential Stuffed Accounts," hackers were able to access roughly 5.5 million DNA Relatives profile files. An additional 1.4 million customers participating in the DNA Relatives feature had their Family Tree profile information access, which is a limited subset of the DNA Relative profile information.
The California-based company announced last week that hackers had accessed the personal data of 0.1% of its customers — around 14,000 individuals.
Hackers were able to breach those accounts because the customers had used the same username and password on 23andMe as they had on other websites that had been previously compromised.
By accessing those accounts to access "Credential Stuffed Accounts," hackers were able to access roughly 5.5 million DNA Relatives profile files. An additional 1.4 million customers participating in the DNA Relatives feature had their Family Tree profile information access, which is a limited subset of the DNA Relative profile information.
23andMe confirms hackers accessed data of 6.9 million users
Genetic testing company 23andMe confirmed Monday that hackers stole personal data from 6.9 million customers, or roughly half of all users.
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