Put your DNA in the cloud. What could go wrong?
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/05/tech/hackers-access-7-million-23andme-profiles/index.html
Discussion
What is the use case of peoples DNA 🧬?
It’s the ultimate identity. With your dna stolen, you have no anonymity.
“23andMe is standing by that number but is also now telling reporters that the hackers were able to access some 5.5 million profiles that use a company feature called DNA Relatives that allows users to find genetic relatives. In addition, the hackers accessed a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles, the 23andMe spokesperson said in an emailed statement.”
Looks like no DNA sequences leaked. I actually don’t even think they have sequences on file, do they?
I will dig deeper