Around 15 million Americans sent their DNA in to learn about their ancestry. It seemed like harmless fun, until it wasn’t.
DNA? Do Not Ask: After last year’s data breach leaked info from 7 million customers, 23andMe is bankrupt but still legally obligated to pay out. If you were a customer affected by the breach, you’ve got until July 14 to file a claim. Hope your genetic trauma came with receipts.
6 years ago
23andMe was sold by Anne Wojcicki for $6 billion. Today, she’s trying to buy it back for $42 million. That’s one way to make money. PSA: If you have a 23andMe account, remove it. You just don’t know who’s going to buy your DNA and use it. Here’s how.
Your DNA could soon be up for sale
You spit in a tube, and now 23andMe is thinking of selling your data after a massive hack tanked their value. So much for learning your ancestry. Meanwhile, Gen Z is going #desperate on LinkedIn, and Mazda’s charging $10 just to use remote start.
The 23andMe disaster
If you sent off your DNA a few years ago, you might regret it now. I’ve got a warning you need to hear.
The nightmare of 23andMe
Want to learn more about your genetics? Here are the privacy risks involved.
23andMe DNA hack poses a big danger
Millions of people happily sent their DNA off to 23andMe. I’ll tell you why I’m glad I didn’t, in just 60 seconds.