23andMeToo: The DNA Drama Continues with Second Data Breach Courtesy of Hacker Golem
After suffering a second data breach, 23andMe is caught in a “23andMeToo” moment. Hacker “Golem” takes center stage, stealing the spotlight and data of four million users. Amidst accusations of poor password hygiene, 23andMe urges password renovations. But, when your house is robbed twice, perhaps it’s time for a new security system.
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23andMe appears to be experiencing a bit of a “23andMeToo” moment, as the genetic testing site falls victim to a second data breach. And the culprit? A hacker with the screen name Golem, who seems to have an affinity for the dramatic. Like a bad episode of a soap opera, the plot thickens as investigators speculate that this might be a sequel to an earlier leak. Despite the company urging users to up their security game with a password renovation and multi-factor authentication, one has to wonder - is this a case of poor "password hygiene" or is it time for 23andMe to take a long hard look in the mirror?Already a member? Log in here