California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach exposing customer DNA
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against 23andMe (Chrome Holding Co.) over a 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive DNA data. The lawsuit alleges the company ignored known security vulnerabilities and misled consumers about the severity of the breach.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges Chrome Holding Co., 23andMe's successor, ignored known vulnerabilities and misled consumers about the breach's severity
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges Chrome Holding Co., 23andMe's successor, ignored known vulnerabilities and misled consumers about the breach's severity
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