California Attorney General Sues Over 23andMe Data Breach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the company formerly known as 23andMe, accusing it of failing to protect customer data during a 2023 breach. The breach affected nearly 7 million people, including over 850,000 Californians, exposing sensitive genetic information and health reports. Hackers accessed the data using credential stuffing, exploiting weak passwords. The lawsuit claims 23andMe misled consumers about the breach's severity and failed to safeguard personal information. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025, was acquired by TTAM Research Institute. The legal challenge highlights the importance of data security in genetic testing services. 
