23andMe Says October Breach Impacted 6.9 Million Users

23andMe has confirmed that the security incident in October 2023 directly impacted 14,000 users and indirectly exposed the sensitive data of another 6.9 million profiles. 23andMe is an American genomics and biotechnology company offering consumers direct genetic testing services. People receive a kit to provide a saliva sample and send it to the firm for …

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