STOP Using DNA Test Kits! (here's why)

These DNA testing kits may sound "fun," but as the recent 23andMe hack reveals, there's a hidden danger most people ignore. Here's the truth behind this unregulated industry, how easily they can be hacked and what you can do about it - even if you've already taken a test.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - 23andMe was Hacked
1:08 - Quick History of DNA Testing
1:44 - DNA Companies aren't Healthcare Providers
2:13 - How 23andMe Got Hacked
3:23 - Legitimate Genetic Testing
4:19 - Should You Take a Consumer DNA Test?
4:48 - How to Delete Your 23andMe Profile
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DNA testing company 23andMe confirmed in December 2023 that the DNA data for over 7 million accounts was compromised in a recent hack. This puts a spotlight on a growing industry that is mostly unregulated, particularly in the way they collect and store consumer data. So what does that mean for you and your privacy?

#privacy #dnatest #23andme

[AllThingsSecured]

Have you or one of your friends/relatives ever taken one of these DNA ancestry tests? What was your overall impression?

[Shua]

More Government is not the answer. Government is or will become the biggest breach of your privacy.

[donixion]

There are not enough legal or data security precautions in place for me to do this type of analysis. Maybe one day when laws change and data security improves I will do this but I doubt that is any time soon.

[macbitz]

It's alarming how little this industry is regulated. WIth DNA becoming more significant with each passing year (biometrics, govt ID, law enforcement, etc.), putting your DNA in the hands of these companies is crazy.

[gregorypetty]

I took a Whole Genome Sequencing DNA test 3 years ago. A Whole Genome Sequencing DNA test examines your entire genome, not just the 0.1% like Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHearitage does. The Whole Genome Sequencing DNA test was $399.00 when I took it. Anyway, I loved my ancestry results from my Whole Genome Sequencing DNA test, but I deleted my account a month ago, since data breaches are so common these days. But before I deleted my Whole Genome Sequencing DNA account, I saved my ancestry results and had them hanging on the wall in my bedroom. No more DNA tests for me.

[koviyovas]

the ceo of 23and me Anne Wojcicki is the sister of former youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
also Anne is married to Sergey Brin, Google co-founder.

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[Soulforce]

You've totally ignored the benefits of testing for folks who were adopted or separated from family for other reasons and are looking to connect with their blood relatives. I spent 46 years searching for my biological relatives following adoption. After submitting my DNA to Ancestry, I found my birth mother within a year, and my birth father shortly thereafter. DNA testing is a real blessing for a great many people.

[derek]

The DNA information would be extremely useful if someone were wanting to build a specific virus to target another countries population.

[ikust]

Never will do such an analysis. They will use it against me.

[dave]

That’s just, like, your opinion man.

[strongfoot]

I think paternity testing is very important because all people make mistakes whether big or small ones. As far as my origin: I am a human and this is the most important thing here.

[VickyGoss]

I wonder why if someone has 0.5 American Indian it shows yellow ( like it's suppose to) in the North Americas but if you have 0.4 African and it HIDES it in the gray & does not color in those parts of Africa. Is 0.1% a difference or is the CEO prejudice? I had wondered this

[nedludd]

There is a report on CBC by twins who sent their samples to a few different companies and got quite different results. So their seriousness and reliability are in question. The report goes on to interview professionals who quite candidly try to explain how the industry works and the problems it has.

[EIRE]

It's amazing how many recommendations have popped up since I watched this video, of channels covering this DNA topic, and the dangers involved.

[maxmustermann]

That’s not really 23andMe‘s fault, especially with passwords the User is responsible for choosing a secure one, and then after it the Company is responsible for securing the database and using best practices to secure you.
Security is only as strong as it’s weakest link and when an end user is not willing to invest in a secure and especially unique password then it’s basically their fault. You can force someone to use 2FA or Fido2 or a 60 character password, but you should give the user always the choice and possibly to use as much security features as possible. And it’s not that they didn’t offer 2FA, in this case it was just the fault of the users.

[redofspades]

I was aware of this before I did it, I was still curious.

[Casey]

Thanks to your video and the recent breach I've finally deleted my data. But I'm still worried that I've left it too late and they've already sold backup copies to other companies.😕

If this is the case, then it's probably out of 23andme's control, is that right?

[massa]

Thank you very much for such an informative video, I really appreciate it!

[kaceesavage]

When I read that they could do whatever they wanted with your information I knew I would never be doing one. The last thing I need is to have to single-handedly defeat a clone army of incredibly handsome, strong and smart warriors.

[Saints_ravenfortheRainbow]

I did the 23 and I couldn't get back into my own account.
Then they were hacked..
They wouldn't give me my own info for login.
so why couldn't they give me my own information?
The address didn't change.

I Just don't know the email. Or password.
I saved it to another phone used to get the kits for Christmas.