The DNA testing company 23andMe was served with a class action lawsuit in California after cyber thieves gained access to personal data for at least a million clients. The lawsuit claims the popular DNA company “intentionally, willfully, recklessly, or negligently” failed to implement adequate safety measures to protect its customers whose birth year, location and ancestry trees were exposed during the attack. “On no later than 6 October 2023, unauthorized third-party cybercriminals gained acce
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My question is, “Who has not stolen my personal information?” Equifax, Home Depot, Target, Anthem, and the OPM have already lost my PII. I recently declined an invitation to register with ID.me, https://www.id.me . ID.me is an American online identity network company that allows people to provide proof of their legal identity online. ID.me digital credentials can be used to access government services, healthcare logins, or discounts from retailers. This potential theft will allow an unknown
DNATools Inc. application dnaLIMS is a “state-of-the art web-based laboratory information management system used to track and manage (scientific DNA research)”. It is commonly used by researchers in labs and universities around the world. In 2017, multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in this software. After the vendor was notified, their response indicates these vulnerabilities will not be fixed. It has been confirmed that these vulnerabilities still exist in the software and attack
