23andMe admits hackers stole raw genotype data - and that cyberattack went undetected for months | Firm says it didn’t realize customers were being hacked::Firm says it didn’t realize customers were being hacked

  • ChicoSuave@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    If this forces 23andMe to shutter, some other tech firm will gobble up that genetic data without the original users having any agency in the decision. Imagine having your genes create value for others and you only get the liability? Oof.

      • A Phlaming Phoenix@lemm.ee
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        9 months ago

        Do we know they delete the data when you do that? A lot of software is designed to “soft delete” data, where you mark the record with a “deleted” flag that excludes it from future queries. This data still lingers in the database and would still be accessible by anyone who can bypass the application logic, such as someone with a direct DB connection and read privileges.

          • designatedhacker@lemm.ee
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            9 months ago

            They stole the DNA data of users with recycled passwords. Last I saw this was 14,000 users and I was notified that at least one was transitively related to me. So they didn’t get my DNA, just one or more user’s view of my profile. I got out before a real breach happens and they do privilege escalation or phish an admin or something. Or like OP said go into bankruptcy/acquisition and sell their most valuable asset.

        • designatedhacker@lemm.ee
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          9 months ago

          They say that they do, so I’ll be getting a juicy $5 class action check if that was a lie. Most companies that implimented GDPR didn’t do a lot of if eu actually delete type code. The cost of determining EU citizenship incorrectly is pretty high.