At least a million data points from 23andMe accounts appear to have been exposed on BreachForums. While the scale of the campaign is unknown, 23andMe says it’s working to verify the data.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I sent mine in because 75% of my DNA comes from sources unknown to me. It’s been interesting seeing what pops up.

    • ᦓρɾiƚҽ@lemmy.ml
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      11 months ago

      I’d do mine if I had some spare money, because I’m in the exact same boat. 75% unknown.

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        11 months ago

        Someone help my dumb brain: what does that situation look like?

        You only know your mother or father and one of their parents and have no idea of the three other grandparents?