Experts suggest that the updated Terms of Use may not protect 23andMe from lawsuits, as it could be challenging to prove that users were given reasonable notice to opt out of the new terms.
Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Governance & Risk Management Congressional Scrutiny, Lawsuits Target Genetics Testing Firm’s Privacy Practices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 26, 2023 Image: 23andMe Genetics testing firm 23andme is facing intensifying scrutiny in the wake of a credential-stuffing hacking incident that leaked genetic ancestry information of potentially […]
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn cybersecurity rules for public water systems due to lawsuits filed by states and non-profit water associations. The EPA announced in March that it would require states to report on cybersecurity threats in their public water system audits. The agency offered to provide guidance and technical know-how, but […]
Caesars Entertainment is facing multiple class action lawsuits from hotel guests alleging the company was negligent for allowing their sensitive personal data to be stolen in a social engineering attack. Caesars disclosed earlier this month that its guest rewards database was stolen after hackers launched an attack against an IT support vendor. Security researchers say […]
MGM Resorts is facing class action litigation in two separate lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada in connection with the cyberattack launched against the company earlier this month. The suits, filed Thursday, allege the company was negligent and gained unjust enrichment for failing to protect the personal data of MGM Resorts customers from […]