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23andMe Breach and Bankruptcy Fallout | New York City News
23andMe’s massive 2023 data breach exposed millions of users’ genetic and personal data, leading to an $18 million penalty from New York’s AG Letitia James and other states. The settlement targets glaring cybersecurity failures — no MFA, weak password checks, and lax oversight — with some data even sold on the dark web. The fallout includes heightened identity theft risks, and 23andMe’s blame-shifting over customer account setups drew sharp criticism. Complicating matters, the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025, selling customer data to a nonprofit tied to its founder — prompting AGs…
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