Impersonation Animation (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption University of Washington researchers found that an adversary can use only a small number of comparisons on GEDmatch to extract sensitive genetic markers for someone and construct a fake genetic profile to impersonate someone's relative. Shown here is a genetic pedigree outline of two parents with two kids. Then another child (red) falsely claims to be related to the father. Credit Rebecca Gourley/University of Washington Usage Restrictions For reuse with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.