CyberGuardians

The 23andMe Data Breach – What Really Happened and Why It Matters


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In this episode of CyberGuardians, we break down the 23andMe breach that exposed the genetic data of over 6.9 million users. This wasn’t just another hack—it was a credential stuffing attack with massive privacy consequences. From reused passwords to deep ancestry leaks, we explore how this happened, why it’s such a big deal, and what lessons both individuals and companies need to learn. If you’ve ever used a DNA service, this episode is for you.


Music Credits:'Myst' by Tea K Pea, used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Available on Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/single/myst/

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