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October 1, 2023 Verified Sensitive Record Biotechnology / Personal Genomics & DNA Testing

23andMe Data Breach

In October 2023, personal genetics and biotechnology firm 23andMe suffered a data scraping incident targeting its DNA Relatives opted-in profiles.

6.9 Million
Reported Records
6
Data Types
Critical
Severity
Oct 20, 2026
Last updated

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Exposed Data Types

6
  • Names
  • Genetic ancestry results
  • Family tree relationships
  • Dates of birth
  • Geographic locations
  • Profile photos

Breach Details

Company Name23andMe Holding Co.
SectorBiotechnology / Personal Genomics & DNA Testing
CountryUnited States
Website23andme.com
Breach DateOctober 1, 2023
Sourcesec.gov(opens in a new tab)hipaajournal.com(opens in a new tab)
Last updatedOctober 20, 2026

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About This Breach

Threat actors compromised and leaked profile records for approximately 6.9 million individuals, encompassing genetic ancestry estimates, family tree relations, and birth dates.

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