Genobank, a US-based blockchain-driven genomic research company, was impacted by a ransomware attack from the coinbasecartel group, with the breach reported on March 28, 2026. This information originates from ransomware monitoring sites.
Publicly available information does not specify the number of affected individuals or the precise types of data exposed. While genomic data is inherently sensitive, it remains unclear if specific data types like SSN, medical, or financial information were compromised. There is no public information on which states may be affected, nor on any official notifications issued to consumers or regulators.
Details can continue to emerge as the situation develops, and notices to affected individuals, if any, may be delayed.