However, it’s not as straightforward as it seems. See, 23andMe is all about genetics testing and ancestry exploration. Some users opt to share this genetic goldmine with other accounts through the nifty “DNA Relatives” feature. Here’s the kicker – the attackers got their mitts on “a significant number of files” loaded with profile details about the ancestry of users who willingly shared this info. So, it’s not just about the direct data breach; it ripples out to potentially impacting the shared ancestry profiles of other users.
