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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / 23andMe (NASDAQ:ME) was hacked in December 2023, affecting approximately 7 million users of its gen...

DATA BREACH - 23andMe Jewish & Chinese Consumers May be Affected

DATA BREACH - 23andMe Jewish & Chinese Consumers May be Affected

Hackers who profit from stolen data have taken down a California-based consumer genetics company that millions of customers had trusted in the United States and Canada.

Take a look at last year's most impactful data breaches and what companies can do to protect themselves going forward.

The appearance of Naz.api - a massive collection of online credentials harvested by information-stealing malware that contains 71 million unique email addresses -

The data sold was leaked from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

It has emerged that the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) data bank contained over 81 crore Indians' personal information, a startling discovery that shocked the whole country.

The breach was detected in October after intelligence officers came across the data — including Aadhaar and passport records — on the dark web.

In the face of escalating cyber threats to India's critical digital infrastructure, urgent action is needed. Strengthening cybersecurity, fostering collaboration, and promoting a culture of vigilance are crucial. Governments, businesses, and individuals must unite to fortify our digital defences