{"id":2065113,"date":"2023-10-12T15:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T19:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/23andme-distances-itself-from-reports-of-hacked-accounts-of-jewish-users\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T15:54:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T19:54:18","slug":"23andme-distances-itself-from-reports-of-hacked-accounts-of-jewish-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/23andme-distances-itself-from-reports-of-hacked-accounts-of-jewish-users\/","title":{"rendered":"23andMe denies involvement in hacked accounts of Jewish users."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F23andme-distances-itself-from-reports-of-hacked-accounts-of-jewish-users%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065113&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Genomic Company \u206223andMe Takes Action After\u2062 Reported\u2063 Hack<\/h2>\n<p>23andMe, a leading\u2064 genomic company, has taken immediate\u200b action to\u2064 protect \u200dits customers following a reported hack. While the \u200chack did not\u2063 target the entire data system of 23andMe, it successfully exploited another website to gain access to usernames and passwords, which\u2062 were then\u200b used to hack \u200cinto accounts on 23andMe. This breach specifically targeted Ashkenazi Jews, a population \u200dwith Jewish ancestry in various \u200cEuropean countries.<\/p>\n<p>According to NBC \u2063News, approximately 999,999 users of 23andMe had their personal information, including their name, sex, and ancestry, posted on a dark web database titled &#8220;Ashkenazi DNA\u2063 Data of Celebrities.&#8221; The company is actively \u200breaching out to those affected by this breach.<\/p>\n<h3>Ashkenazi\u2062 Jews:\u200b A Genetically \u200cUnique Population<\/h3>\n<p>Ashkenazi Jews are genetically distinct from other Europeans and share \u200ba closer \u2063genetic similarity with Jewish populations. In the United States alone, there are around 5 million individuals with this ancestry.<\/p>\n<p>Upon discovering suspicious \u2064activity, 23andMe promptly launched \u200ban investigation,\u200b sought assistance from \u200dthird-party forensic experts, and notified law enforcement.\u2063 As a precautionary measure, the company is requiring all customers to reset their passwords.<\/p>\n<p>This hack occurred amidst the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, during which Hamas\u2064 launched thousands of rockets and sent fighters into Israel on Simchat Torah, a significant Jewish holiday. \u200dThe death toll in this conflict\u2064 has tragically reached 2,500.<\/p>\n<p>23andMe emphasizes \u200dits commitment to security and privacy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/23andme-distances-itself-from-reports-of-hacked-accounts-of-jewish-users\/\" title=\"23andMe denies involvement in hacked accounts of Jewish users.\">surpassing industry \u2063data protection standards<\/a> and holding \u2063three ISO certifications to validate the strength of its \u200dsecurity program. The \u2062company actively monitors\u200b and audits \u200dits systems to ensure data \u2064protection and\u2063 promptly \u2063investigates any reports of \u200bunauthorized \u200daccess.<\/p>\n<p>As a consequence \u200cof \u2062the\u200d hack, Google has observed a 170% increase in searches for how to delete a\u200d 23andMe account. Additionally, the company&#8217;s stock\u2063 has declined by over 5% since the hack was reported,\u200c although it has been \u200dexperiencing a general downward trend\u200c throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, read the full article from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">The Washington Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cWhat measures did 23andMe implement to enhance security and prevent similar breaches in the future<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Cally affected \u2064accounts\u2064 with weak passwords or users who had reused their passwords from other sites.<\/p>\n<p>Upon learning\u200d of\u200c the breach, \u206323andMe promptly initiated an investigation to assess the extent of \u2064the \u200cincident and the potential impact on its\u2062 customers. The company worked diligently to identify and contact the\u200c affected\u200d users,\u2064 urging \u200cthem to change their passwords immediately.\u2063 In addition, 23andMe also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twitter-leak-exposes-235-million-email-addresses-from-hack\/\" title=\"Twitter Leak Exposes 235 Million Email Addresses From Hack\">implemented stronger security measures<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-grills-tech-executives-on-solarwinds-hack\/\" title=\"Senate grills tech executives on SolarWinds hack\">multi-factor authentication<\/a>, to ensure the highest level of protection for its users&#8217; \u200dpersonal \u200bgenomic data.<\/p>\n<p>The breach serves as a\u2064 reminder of the importance of using \u2062strong, unique\u200b passwords for online accounts. Many individuals make the mistake of using the same password across multiple platforms, leaving them vulnerable to attacks in the event of a breach on any one \u2063of those platforms. 23andMe strongly \u2062advises its users to create\u200c strong, unique passwords and to\u200d enable \u200cmulti-factor authentication whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>To further address the incident, 23andMe has engaged external cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation and reinforce its\u200d security infrastructure. The company is\u200c determined to \u2063learn from this unfortunate event and strengthen its defenses even further to prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The hack on 23andMe, like many others, highlights the ongoing and evolving challenges\u2064 faced by companies in\u2063 securing sensitive customer information. As technology advances, hackers become increasingly sophisticated, making \u2064it crucial for companies\u200d to stay vigilant and continuously improve their security measures.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the incident, 23andMe has pledged to keep \u200bits customers updated with any new developments and to share valuable insights gained from\u2063 this experience. \u200dBy doing so, the company \u2064aims to foster transparency and maintain the trust of its \u2062users, who have entrusted \u200ctheir most\u2063 personal\u200d genetic data to \u200d23andMe.<\/p>\n<p>In the broader context of data breaches, it is evident that companies must not only focus on reactive measures but also work proactively to enhance \u200dcybersecurity. This includes investing \u200bin robust security systems, training\u2064 employees on best practices, and regularly conducting audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200ctechnology continues to advance, the risks \u200bassociated\u2063 with cybersecurity\u2062 will remain. It\u2064 is therefore imperative for both companies and individuals to\u2062 remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect sensitive data. The incident at 23andMe serves as a wake-up call for the need for stronger security measures and safer online practices.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, 23andMe has\u200c taken swift action to address \u2063the reported hack and protect its customers. The company&#8217;s response demonstrates its commitment \u200bto ensuring \u2064the security and privacy of its users&#8217; genomic data.\u2062 By learning from this incident and implementing stronger security measures, 23andMe aims to prevent future breaches and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider of genetic information. \u2063However, this incident also highlights\u2064 the broader challenges\u2064 faced \u2064by companies in \u200bsafeguarding customer data, necessitating ongoing\u200d efforts to improve\u200d cybersecurity across industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genomic firm 23andMe made customers change passwords after a hack. The hack targeted a different website, not 23andMe&#8217;s data system. 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