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Security Flaw Exposes Illumina DNA Sequencer to Malware Threats
1/10/2025
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- Security researchers have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in Illumina's iSeq 100 DNA sequencer, leaving it open to malware attacks and potential device failures. With outdated BIOS firmware lacking crucial protections, this device is now a prime target for ransomware and state-sponsored threats, highlighting a pressing security crisis in medical and industrial equipment worldwide.
