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Illumina Settles for $9.8M Over Security Flaws

8/6/2025

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Illumina has agreed to a $9.8 million settlement over claims it sold products with serious security flaws to federal agencies, putting patient data at risk. Whistleblower Erica Lenore will receive $1.9 million from the settlement. While Illumina denies any wrongdoing, the company seeks to put this troubling chapter behind them.

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Illumina has agreed to a $9.8 million settlement over claims it sold products with serious security flaws to federal agencies, putting patient data at risk. Whistleblower Erica Lenore will receive $1.9 million from the settlement. While Illumina denies any wrongdoing, the company seeks to put this troubling chapter behind them.