"23andMe Data Breach Exposes 'DNA Relatives' Feature"

Genetics testing company 23andMe has notified several customers of a data breach into its "DNA Relatives" feature, which allows users to compare ancestry information with others worldwide. The breach exposed personal data, including relationship labels, ancestry reports, matching DNA segments, location, birth year, and family names. The company had previously announced its investigation into the breach after a hacker advertised stolen data on an online forum. Concerns have been raised about the potential misuse of sensitive information, prompting a U.S. lawmaker to seek more details on the leaks. 23andMe has advised users to change their login information and enable two-factor authentication.