Genetic testing company 23andMe faces a class action lawsuit following a data breach where users’ data was accessed without authorization.
The breach is attributed to customers using recycled passwords for their accounts, a practice known as “credential stuffing.”
The company claims that under the California Privacy Rights Act, no breach occurred as users neglected to update passwords exposed in prior breaches on other websites.
Approximately 14,000 accounts were initially targeted, leading to the compromise of 6.9 million user data. Critics, including attorneys representing victims in the lawsuit, argue that 23andMe is downplaying the severity of the breach and shirking responsibility.
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The company implemented two-factor authentication and password resets for all users in response to the incident. The breach resulted in the exposure of data related to millions of users, leading to an 8% decline in the company’s stock.
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