California Sues Chrome Holding Over Genetic Data Breach
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- Published
- May 28, 2026
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- 1:44
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- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
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California’s Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against Chrome Holding, the rebranded twenty-threeandMe, over a catastrophic data breach that exposed users’ genetic data—specifically targeting Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish communities. Hackers exploited credential stuffing, using stolen passwords from other breaches, to infiltrate accoun…
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California’s Attorney General is launching a lawsuit against Chrome Holding, the rebranded twenty-threeandMe, over a catastrophic data breach that exposed users’ genetic data—specifically targeting Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish communities. Hackers exploited credential stuffing, using stolen passwords from other breaches, to infiltrate accounts and sell the sensitive data on the dark web. Regulators in the UK have already slapped a £2.3 million fine for inadequate security. Despite
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