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Surveillance Report

23andMe Suffers Security Breach! - SR152

Oct 10, 2023
23andMe data breach, Apple considering DuckDuckGo, Google Pixel 8 release, recent data breaches discussed. ACLU report on surveillance in US schools. Cat accidentally deletes server configuration at VA medical center.
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  • 23andMe suffers a data breach with over a million customer records leaked, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Surveillance technology in US schools, including cameras and facial recognition, is not effective in improving student safety and may have adverse effects, highlighting the need for alternative approaches like mental health counselors and better access control.

Deep dives

23andMe Data Breach

The genetics firm 23andMe has confirmed a data breach caused by a credential stuffing attack. One million records, particularly of Ashkenazi people, have been leaked, including names, usernames, profile photos, genetic ancestry results, and more.

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