Millions of customers affected by the 2023 data breach at genetic testing company **23andMe** are set to receive a portion of a $46.8 million settlement fund, following approval from a Missouri bankruptcy court administrator. The breach, which began in April 2023, saw hackers compromise the data of roughly 7 million **23andMe** customers, with much of the stolen information subsequently appearing on the dark web. Of the total settlement, $32.5 million is earmarked for victims, while over $14 million will cover the fees of **Kroll**, the settlement and claims administrator. Plaintiffs had initially pursued a staggering $48 billion in damages. However, court documents reveal that the administrator determined a lower amount was appropriate, citing a district court's finding that a $30 million pre-petition settlement was "reasonable in light of the Company’s dire financial condition." **23andMe** had been in precarious financial health even before the breach, having seemingly saturated the market for its at-home, saliva-based DNA tests. The decision for a smaller settlement also considered the potential for protracted, high-stakes litigation that could last for months or years, draining resources better preserved for stakeholders. Nearly 256,000 claims have been resolved thus far. Class members will receive damages based on the severity of individual harm, with awards ranging from $50 for minor claims up to $10,000 for the most serious cases. **23andMe** disclosed the hack in October 2023, stating that malicious actors obtained **DNA Relatives** profiles for approximately 5.5 million consumers. Data for an additional 14.1 million customers who utilized the **Family Tree** product was also accessed. In March 2025, **23andMe**, now operating as **Chrome Holding Co.**, filed for bankruptcy and liquidated most of its assets. Founder **Anne Wojcicki** controversially repurchased the beleaguered firm.