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23 and Me Data Breach

November 20, 2025 • Chris Kousoulas • Season 2 • Episode 5

🎙️ Welcome to True Cyber Crimes, the podcast where digital dangers meet real-world consequences. In today’s episode, we’re decoding the headline-making data breach at 23andMe—the genetic testing company trusted by millions to guard their most personal information. But when cybercriminals cracked the vault on your DNA, the implications exploded far beyond ancestry charts and health reports. We’ll uncover how the breach happened, who was impacted, and why your genetic data is now a prime target in the ever-evolving world of cybercrime.