059. Stolen DNA: What Really Happened at 23andMe

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National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF)

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#CyberChats is a podcast show focused on educating people of all ages about personal data care and cyber careers, skills, and pathways. #CyberChats aims to highlight positive figures in the cybersecurity community who care about increasing awareness and bridging industry gaps. Become a part of the cyber community by completing our cybersecurity challenges and asking us your original questions!

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059. Stolen DNA: What Really Happened at 23andMe

#CyberChats

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3 months ago

059. Stolen DNA: What Really Happened at 23andMe

What happens when your DNA gets hacked? In this episode of #CyberChats, we dive into the 2023 cyberattack on 23andMe — one of the biggest genetic data breaches ever.

We break down how it happened (spoiler: reused passwords), why it matters (even if you never signed up), and how your DNA could still be out there... years later.

Plus: We unpack the $30 million lawsuit, the company’s bankruptcy, and how to protect your data now.

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Topics discussed: data privacy, 23andMe, cybersecurity, data protection.

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