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23andMe Data Breach Implications and the Continued Fallout

23andMe Data Breach Implications and the Continued Fallout

What to consider if you shared your DNA data

Genetic profiling company 23andMe is currently investigating a data scraping incident where private user information was stolen from its website. The confirmation came five days after an undisclosed entity advertised the sale of private data of millions of 23andMe users on an online crime forum. The alleged stolen data included details like origin estimation, phenotype, health records, photographs, and other...
A Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data

A Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data

Ensuring privacy and maintaining trust between individuals and healthcare providers

It is crucial to have a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data because personal health data is sensitive and valuable information. A well-designed plan helps safeguard this data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and potential misuse, ensuring privacy and maintaining trust between individuals and healthcare providers. Additionally, protecting personal health data reduces the risk of...
How to Maximize Your Personal Health Data Defense

How to Maximize Your Personal Health Data Defense

Protecting Personal and Healthcare Data Through Good Habits

Our health and lifestyle data is everywhere.  This article outlines four steps that anyone can take to create a more complete, layered defense to protect personal information from attackers.