Prognosis
Breach at DNA-Test Firm Veritas Exposed Customer Information
Startup says customer genetic information, health records not affected
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The DNA-testing firm Veritas Genetics experienced a security breach that included customer information, the startup said.
Veritas, which sells whole-genome sequencing for $599, said it became aware that a customer-facing portal had been “recently” accessed by an unauthorized user. The company said that the portal didn’t contain genetic data, DNA-test results or health records.