#DataPrivacyProtection

23andMe: ‘Negligent’ Users at Fault for Breach of 6.9M Records

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January 5, 2024 at 04:03PM 23andMe denies liability for the leak of users’ genetic records due to credential stuffing, attributing blame to users’ negligent password practices. The company defends against alleged breach of privacy laws, highlighting security features available to users and minimal potential harm from the accessed data. The incident prompts considerations of shared … Read more

Mr Cooper cyberattack laid bare: 14.7M people’s info stolen, costs hit $25M

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December 18, 2023 at 03:58PM Mortgage lender Mr Cooper has disclosed a security breach resulting in the theft of personal information from 14.7 million individuals, costing an estimated $25 million to resolve. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account details. Mr Cooper intends to provide free credit monitoring to affected … Read more