23andMe, a genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company, collects the most personal kind of data from its customers: their DNA. Now, after a data breach in late 2023 and a full board resignation ...

If you've taken a 23andMe DNA test, you're likely one of millions who have submitted their genetic code to the company. But what if you want to take it back? Here’s how to permanently delete ...

As people grow increasingly concerned about data privacy, some are opting to download their DNA data from services like 23andMe before deciding to delete their accounts. This shift comes amid ...

Popular genetic testing company 23andMe is facing bankruptcy and may sell the genetic data of its 15 million customers. Users have the option to delete their data, but the company can retain it ...

Around a year ago, 23andMe had a data breach that led to 6.9 million profiles being accessible. Now, the company has agreed to pay a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was ...

Last October, 23andme announced they had been attacked. A bad actor used a tactic called credential stuffing, where they were able to gain access to 23andme accounts by utilizing the users ...

She has been working in journalism for seven years. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty For the last decade, 23andMe has been known worldwide for offering genetic testing, ancestry tracing and ...

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Anne Wojcicki wanted to run things—alone. It was 2009 and her startup 23andMe was riding high, fueled by a steady stream of venture money, intriguing personal accounts of genome exploration ...

Around a year ago, 23andMe had a data breach that led to 6.9 million profiles being accessible. Now, the company has agreed to pay a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was brought ...