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Wisconsin Gets $275K from 23andMe Data Breach Settlement | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s getting $275,000 from a $150 million settlement over a massive 23andMe data breach that exposed genetic info of nearly 7 million people — a wake-up call for companies handling sensitive data. Forty-one states, including Wisconsin, are part of the deal, but only $18 million is available now due to bankruptcy complications. Investigators found 23andMe failed basic security like password checks and MFA, ignored warning signs like login spikes, and ignored known vulnerabilities — all revealed after they filed for bankruptcy in March 2025. Their assets, including customer data, were…
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