23andMe’s Fall From $6 Billion to Nearly $0: From celebrity “spit parties” to a drop in the bucket: The once-hot DNA-testing company is struggling to profit.
wsj.com/health/healthcare/23andme-anne-wojcicki-healthcare-stock-913468f4
‘There are no serious safeguards’: can 23andMe be trusted with our DNA?: The at-home genetic testing company is dealing with financial woes and a data breach ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/23andme-dna-data-security-finance
23andMe users allege the company scammed them into auto-renewals: Users of the genetic testing service 23andMe allege unauthorized subscription renewals and ...
businessinsider.com/23andme-users-allege-company-auto-renewals-2024-3
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23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains ‘Optimistic’: 23andMe’s CEO Anne Wojcicki has saved the genetics company from the brink of failure before ...
wired.com/story/23andme-genomic-testing-financial-results-earnings-anne-wojcicki/
BBC Radio 4 - The Gift, Bonus Episode: Hacked: Jenny Kleeman asks if a recent, unprecedented DNA data theft was racially motivated.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001w6z0
DNA testing: What happens if your genetic data is hacked?: The personal information of millions of people who sent swabs of their DNA to consumer testing ...
bbc.com/future/article/20240212-dna-testing-what-happens-if-your-genetic-data-is-hacked
23andMe wants to double down on DNA data mining with its business in a tailspin: The company's CEO assures investors there’s still plenty of money it can make on ...
qz.com/23andme-dna-data-mining-1851254269
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23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says: The class-action suit said the genetic testing company failed to notify customers whose ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/26/business/23andme-hack-data.html
Lawsuit says 23andMe hackers targeted users with Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
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23andMe users are furious about the 'complete scam' of the company's auto-renewal policies
qz.com/23andme-auto-renewal-policies-ftc-complaints-1851332219
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23andMe's share price keeps on falling in the wake of hacks and losses: Genetic-testing startup 23andMe was once worth $6 billion, but its shares trade at just ...
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How to verify a data breach: Over the years TechCrunch has extensively covered data breaches. In fact, some of our most-read stories have come from reporting on ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/15/how-to-verify-a-data-breach/
How 23AndMe Went From a $6 Billion Valuation to a Penny Stock: DNA-testing company 23AndMe and its founder, Anne Wojcicki, aimed to revolutionize healthcare ...
wsj.com/video/series/news-explainers/how-23andme-went-from-a-6-billion-valuation-to-a-penny-stock/DA5354F8-9CD2-48C3-8183-BBED6EAF49FD
As 23andMe goes to mediation in hacked DNA case, plaintiffs' firm warns of collusion
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23andMe is low on cash and its stock is worth pennies. The CEO wants another chance
cnn.com/2024/02/02/investing/23andme-stock-anne-wojcicki/
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23andMe CEO Explores Splitting DNA Company in Two: 23andMe Holding Co. Chief Executive Officer Anne Wojcicki is considering splitting the DNA testing company’s ...
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23andMe unveils more of the truth about massive DNA data breach: A new legal filing reveals how severe 23andMe’s recent DNA data breach actually is.
thestreet.com/technology/23andme-unveils-more-of-the-truth-about-that-massive-dna-data-breach
23andMe took 5 months to realize hackers stole data from customer accounts: 23andMe only found out that customer data had been stolen after it was advertised for ...
businessinsider.com/23andme-hackers-breached-customer-accounts-took-five-months-to-detect-2024-1
Ancestry Tests Produced Shocking Results. Should I Tell My Family?: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the burden that comes with obtaining genealogical ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Revelations from Ancestry Tests
- The tests revealed new information about my family and ancestry.
- My family relationships turned out to be different than I thought.
- What ethical obligations do I have to a potentially unrelated family?
- I am faced with the decision of whether to share this information.
The 6 best 23andme alternatives in 2024: If you're interested in 23andme alternatives for DNA testing, to learn more about yourself and your ancestry ...
digitaltrends.com/home/best-23andme-alternatives/
Ancestry Tests Produced Shocking Results. Should I Tell My Family?: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the burden that comes with obtaining genealogical ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Revelations from Ancestry Tests
- The tests uncovered new insights about my family origins and history of relations.
- It turned out that the biological connection to my family in Norway may not exist.
- What ethical obligations do I have towards a potentially unrelated family?
- I'm unsure whether I should disclose this information as my close family disagrees.
23andme: For founder Anne Wojcicki, it's about everything: The genetic analysis company 23andMe has been in deep crisis since a hacker attack ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/23andme-dna-test-hackerangriff-1.6342863
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23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months: Plus: North Korean hackers get into generative AI, a phone surveillance tool that can monitor billions of ...
wired.com/story/23andme-failed-to-detect-account-intrusions-for-months/
23andMe attempts to wipe its hands clean of blame for DNA data breach: A new letter reveals where 23andMe is pointing the finger on who’s to blame for last ...
kentucky.com/news/business/article283840753.html
AI gadgets will be hot in 2024. You don’t need one.: There’s an artificial intelligence clothes pin that costs $700, plus a subscription ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/01/05/new-tech-gadgets-ai-products/
Quick Glance: Global Challenge: AI Regulation
- Established organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) required decades of discussions to set air-traffic rules.
- The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) began in 1952 in unused offices at the University of Copenhagen.
- ICAO focuses on standards, CERN on research, and IAEA on nuclear oversight.
- World governments will soon decide what type of global organization they want for regulating artificial intelligence (AI).
23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords: Home DNA testing firm 23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for ...
foxbusiness.com/technology/23andme-blames-users-data-breach-citing-recycled-passwords
23andMe attempts to wipe its hands clean of blame for DNA data breach: A new letter reveals where 23andMe is pointing the finger on who’s to blame for last ...
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23andMe tells customers that data breach was victims' responsibility: 23andMe shrugged off blame for its massive data breach, saying users "negligently" recycled ...
businessinsider.com/23andme-data-breach-victims-responsibility-not-updating-passwords-2024-1
23andMe sees personal data on 6.9 million customers stolen by hackers: The personal data went up for sale on a popular hacking forum following the breach.
axios.com/2023/12/04/23andme-customers-stolen-data
Quick Glance: 23andMe: Massive Data Breach Exposes 6.9 Million Profiles
- Customers reusing old passwords allowed hackers to access data, according to the genetic testing company.
- In October, a hacker claimed online to have 23andMe users’ profile information, as disclosed by the company on Friday.
- The hackers gained entry to millions of 23andMe user data, according to the company.
- A 23andMe spokeswoman stated on Monday, “We have not learned of any reports of inappropriate use of the data after the leak.”
23andMe makes a controversial move that customers won’t like: The company took quick action following a recent data breach announcement.
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23andMe responds to breach with new suit-limiting user terms: Also: 'well-known Bay Area tech' firm's laptops stolen and check out some critical ...
theregister.com/2023/12/11/in_brief_security/
23andMe has confirmed that hackers accessed 6.9 million profiles with DNA and personal information. The company explains how it happened.
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Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin, Ex-Wife Vacationed On Epstein Island: Docs: Google co-founder Sergey Brin and his ex-wife Anne Wojcicki vacationed on Jeffrey ...
ndtv.com/world-news/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-vacationed-on-jeffrey-epsteins-paedophile-island-with-ex-wife-reveal-court-documents-4828684
23andMe says hackers accessed ‘significant number’ of files about users’ ancestry
techcrunch.com/2023/12/01/23andme-says-hackers-accessed-significant-number-of-files-about-users-ancestry/
The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024: DNA tests aren’t just limited to ancestry. You can test for your risks for certain diseases, the best workouts and diets for ...
digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/best-dna-tests/
MOVEit, Capita, CitrixBleed and more: The biggest data breaches of 2023: This year, 2023, was a hell of a year for data breaches, much like the year before it ...
techcrunch.com/2023/12/27/moveit-capita-citrixbleed-biggest-data-breaches-2023/
23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It's Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits: Plus: Russia hacks surveillance cameras as new details emerge of its attack on a ...
wired.com/story/23andme-blames-users-data-breach-security-roundup/
23andMe to Hacking Victims: It's Not Our Fault You're Too Lazy to Change Passwords
pcmag.com/news/23andme-to-hacking-victims-its-not-our-fault-youre-too-lazy-to-change-passwords
The Best DNA Testing Kit: If you’re okay with the privacy risks that accompany a DNA testing service, we think our pick is best for exploring your ethnicity or ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/
Your health information was hacked. What now?: Although a data breach or hack can leave you feeling helpless, there are steps you can take to avoid harm.
nytimes.com/article/health-data-breach.html
23andMe is on sale for 50% off today | CNN Underscored: A DNA kit like 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service makes a perfect holiday gift — and it’s 50% off on ...
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/23-and-me-sale-2023-11-29
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell have great chemistry but NOT because they’re related. Let’s just get that out of the way right now ... Show more
Quick Glance: Sydney Sweeney Bitten by Spider on Set
- Sweeney was instructed to agitate the spider that bit her on the set of Anyone but You.
- Her co-star Glen Powell revealed that she was encouraged to move the spider, which led to the bite.
- Both actors had encounters with dangerous animals during filming, but Sweeney's spider incident left a lasting mark.
- The filming of Anyone but You involved big set pieces and encounters with dangerous animals, resembling a superhero movie.
23andMe Moves to Thwart Class-Action Lawsuits by Quietly Updating Terms: 23andMe updates its terms of service in a way that changes how the company resolves ...
uk.pcmag.com/dna-testing-kits/150037/23andme-moves-to-thwart-class-action-lawsuits-by-quietly-updating-terms
23andMe hackers accessed ancestry information from thousands of customers and their DNA relatives
engadget.com/23andme-hackers-accessed-ancestry-information-from-thousands-of-customers-and-their-dna-relatives-205758731.html
23andMe Hack Is a Wake-Up Call for Your Password Habits: The incident at the DNA test-kit company highlights the risks of reused passwords.
wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/23andme-breach-hack-passwords-7587015f
Tech gifts you shouldn’t buy your family and friends for the holidays: It’s the season to go a little overboard on gift giving. But this year ...
techcrunch.com/2023/12/20/tech-to-avoid-holidays-security-privacy/
Hate Brussels Sprouts? There Could be a Genetic Reason for That: According to genomics and biotech company 23andMe, the reason you don't like Brussels ...
foodandwine.com/why-you-don-t-like-brussels-sprouts-according-to-science-8418828
How a local librarian discovered she was related to a British novelist: Anacortes resident Suzanne Sanderson learned she was related to British mystery novelist ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/how-a-local-librarian-discovered-she-was-related-to-a-british-novelist/
Quick Glance: Librarian Discovers Relation to British Novelist
- At her husband’s suggestion, Suzanne Sanderson joined 23andMe to research her family history.
- She was surprised to find out her great-grandfather’s half niece was married to August Strindberg, the Swedish playwright.
- Corry located a portrait of Whittaker in the Tate galleries and found a picture of her great-great-grandmother next to a box labeled 'Andy Warhol.'
- Sanderson and Corry gradually connected their familial ties over email and then offered Zoom tours of their homes to get to know each other.
23andMe makes a controversial move that customers won’t like: The company took quick action following a recent data breach announcement.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article282808188.html
Connecticut attorney general presses 23andMe for data breach answers: The breach exposed Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish user info on the dark web.
abcnews.go.com/US/connecticut-attorney-general-presses-23andme-data-breach-answers/story
How can a DNA firm lose half its users’ data to ‘Jew-hating’ hackers?: Dark-web criminals cited the head of 23andMe’s faith after a raid on the details of 6 ...
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The 23andMe data breach just keeps getting scarier: The 23andMe breach has the potential to change how leaked information is used on the internet and could ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/why-the-23andme-data-breach-is-so-scary/
Today’s top business headlines: Apple’s stock, ChatGPT basics, and 23andMe’s scary hack
fastcompany.com/90993438/todays-top-business-headlines-apple-chatgpt-23andme
23andMe notifies customers of data breach into its 'DNA Relatives' feature: Genetics testing company 23andMe (ME.O) on Tuesday sent emails to several customers ...
reuters.com/world/us/23andme-notifies-customers-data-breach-into-its-dna-relatives-feature-2023-10-24/
23andMe Hackers Accessed Over 14,000 Customer Accounts: The hack, which provided unauthorized access to 'files containing profile information about other users’ ...
pcmag.com/news/23andme-hackers-accessed-over-14000-customer-accounts
23andMe may have suffered yet another breach – your data is in jeopardy
mashable.com/article/23andme-user-hack
US senator asks 23andMe for details after reported data for sale online: The top Republican on the U.S. Senate's health committee has called on the chief ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senator-asks-23andme-details-after-reported-data-sale-online-2023-10-20/
23andMe Is Bringing DNA Sequencing for Health Risks To Consumers: Gene-testing company is transitioning into a health-care company.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-25/23andme-is-bringing-dna-sequencing-for-health-risks-to-consumers
23andMe Users Required To Reset Passwords After Data Theft Targeting Ashkenazi Jews
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/10/10/23andme-users-required-to-reset-passwords-after-data-theft-targeting-ashkenazi-jews/
23andMe Will Give GSK Access to Consumer DNA Data: GSK will pay the DNA testing company $20 million for non-exclusive access to genetic data.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-30/23andme-will-give-gsk-access-to-consumer-dna-data
Black Friday deal: 23andMe DNA test kit is 57% off: Looking to get more insight into your genes? 23andMe's DNA test kit is $130 off for Black Friday.
zdnet.com/article/23andme-dna-test-kit-black-friday-deal/
Commentary: 23andMe data breach affects more than those who use its genetic ancestry testing service
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/23andme-genetic-test-data-breach-hack-impact-privacy-3866101
23andMe Notifies More Users About Breach Involving 'DNA Relatives' Feature
pcmag.com/news/23andme-notifies-more-users-about-breach-involving-dna-relatives-feature
23andMe Under Siege: Hacker Reportedly Steals Millions Of Profiles In Genetic Data Heist - 23andMe Holdin
benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/10/35136748/23andme-under-siege-hacker-reportedly-steals-millions-of-profiles-in-genetic-data-heist
Genetic tester 23andMe’s hacked data on Jewish users offered for sale online: A hacker is offering stolen information on millions of 23andMe users ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/06/23andme-hacked-data/
Choose Something That You Love to Do Now: The founder of this baking empire talks about how baking is what she will do when she retires.
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Who hacked our DNA — and why?: The 23andMe heist reminds us of how fragile our privacy is in the digital age — to the extent it exists at all.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/13/23andme-hack-dna-privacy/
Genetics firm 23andMe says user data stolen in credential stuffing attack - @billtoulas www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/convincing-youtube-google-ads-lead-to-windows-support-scams/ www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/convincing-youtube-google-ads-lead-to-windows-support-scams/
Genetics firm 23andMe says user data stolen in credential stuffing attack: @billtoulas
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Hackers stole a million people's DNA. But what will they do with it?: Customers of 23andMe had their information stolen in a credential stuffing attack ...
metro.co.uk/2023/10/15/hackers-stole-a-million-peoples-dna-but-what-will-they-do-with-it-19659803/
Drugmakers plan to pay $20M for DNA from 23andMe customers: GSK Plc is extending a five-year collaboration that’s allowed the drugmaker to mine genetic data as ...
nationalpost.com/news/drugmakers-plan-to-pay-20m-for-dna-from-23andme-customers
How Christina Tosi Built Her Milk Bar Multi-Channel Empire: The sweet-treat entrepreneur offers tips on what drove her success.
inc.com/video/how-christina-tosi-built-her-milk-bar-multi-channel-empire.html
What to Do When Hackers Crash Your Gene Pool Party: This week, we talk about how the data of millions of 23andMe customers was stolen and put up for sale ...
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Hackers leak more 23andMe data, X cracks down on porn and Andreessen writes a manifesto
techcrunch.com/2023/10/21/hackers-leak-more-23andme-data-x-cracks-down-on-porn-and-andreessen-writes-a-manifesto/
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