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More than 7 million 23andMe customers were the victims of a data breach, with the hackers specifically targeting users of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. The data includes users’ names, profile photos, genetic ancestry results, date of birth, and geographical location. The hackers are attempting to sell the data, asking for between $1 and $10 per account, depending on how many accounts a buyer wants to purchase.
How’d they do it? By “credential stuffing”—acquiring the login credentials from one site and using them on other sites in order to gain access to sensitive information. 23andMe reported the incident to law enforcement and is asking all customers to change their passwords and use two-factor authentication.
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