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23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $18 Million

Genetic testing company 23andMe has reached an $18 million settlement with 42 state attorneys general following a significant data breach in 2023. The agreement includes mandates for the company to implement stricter data security measures to prevent future incidents.

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Cash App Owner to Pay $45 Million Over Lax Security Claims

Block, Inc., the owner of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the security protections offered to its users. State attorneys general stated that the company incorrectly claimed Cash App provided the same level of security as traditional banks.