Experts warn DNA sequencers are vulnerable to bootkit attacks
A popular DNA sequencer has been found carrying a vulnerability allowing threat actors to establish persistence on the device ...
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Illumina rolls out single-cell and single-flow cell kits for low-volume labs
Illumina has begun rolling out a series of updates to its top-of-the-line DNA sequencer models, with the goal of making the ...
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DNA sequencer vulnerabilities signal firmware issues across medical device industry
Eclypsium security researchers have uncovered UEFI vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencer, but the broader ...
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Insecure Medical Devices — Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks
A widely used DNA sequencer contains several worrying vulnerabilities. The Illumina iSeq 100 can be “easily” disabled or rigged to produce false results, say researchers. But it’s only the tip of the ...
DNA sequencers found running ancient BIOS, posing risk to clinical research
Argentine cybersecurity shop Eclypsium claims security issues affecting leading DNA sequencing devices could lead to disruptions in crucial clinical research. The iSeq 100, developed by manufacturer ...
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Researchers Uncover Major Security Flaw in Illumina iSeq 100 DNA Sequencers
Outdated BIOS firmware in Illumina iSeq 100 allows attackers to disable devices or install malware, threatening critical ...
BIOS flaws expose iSeq DNA sequencers to bootkit attacks
BIOS/UEFI vulnerabilities in the iSeq 100 DNA sequencer from U.S. biotechnology company Illumina could let attackers disable ...
Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn’t enforce Secure Boot
Firmware-dwelling malware raises the specter of malware that infects the devices before the operating system even loads, each ...