Breach
Genetic testing service data breach
The California Attorney General is suing the company that took over 23andMe over a 2023 breach that exposed customers’ genetic and personal data. This puts sensitive health and family information at risk of misuse or identity theft.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
3/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
3/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Leaked genetic data can reveal health predispositions and also expose sensitive information about relatives and future children.
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What To Do Next
- Check whether your genetic data account was affected and review any breach notifications
- Change your account password and security questions immediately
- Enable identity monitoring and set up alerts for suspicious activity
- Consider placing a credit freeze and regularly check your credit reports
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