"23andMe Data Breach: Hackers Compromise DNA and Personal Information of 7 Million Users"

Genetic testing company 23andMe has revealed that hackers gained unauthorized access to the DNA data of nearly 7 million users in a security breach. The breach, which occurred in early October, allowed hackers to access personal data, including profile information about users' ancestry. The company confirmed that the number of affected individuals is 6.9 million, which is almost half of its reported customer base. Additionally, approximately 1.4 million users who opted into the DNA relatives feature had their family tree profile information compromised. Hackers have been selling 23andMe profiles on black-hat hacking forums, with leaked data including details about genetic ancestry results. The breach is believed to have been facilitated by customers reusing passwords from other data breaches.