• The article discusses the recent hack of 23andMe, a genetic testing company, and the potential implications for privacy and security.

• It highlights the fact that the stolen data includes not only DNA findings but also personal contact information and names of family members.

• The rise of antisemitism and the role of social media in disseminating targeted hate are also mentioned.

• The article questions the effectiveness of the measures suggested by 23andMe to deal with the hack, such as changing passwords and using two-factor authentication.

• It suggests that DNA companies should be subject to rules and regulations to protect individuals’ health information.

• The article concludes by highlighting the potential future threat of AI hackers and the need for increased awareness and security measures.

Source : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/13/23andme-hack-dna-privacy/

I’m planning a laravel (backend) react.js (front end) app that will be a text based browser multiplayer game. If my game gets to any decent size, it will be bound to have a few hackers have a go at trying to cheat. How good of a hacker do you have to be to successfully get in if the frameworks are up to date most of the time?

I’m really worried about hackers causing severe damage.