Question 1

What happened in the 23andMe, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

23andMe, Inc. experienced a credential stuffing breach that occurred on Invalid Date. The breach was discovered on October 1, 2023 and publicly disclosed on April 29, 2023.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the 23andMe, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, medical.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the 23andMe, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from 23andMe, Inc., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

23andMe, Inc. Data Breach

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