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BIOS flaws expose iSeq DNA sequencers to bootkit attacks
2025-01-07 19:02

BIOS/UEFI vulnerabilities in the iSeq 100 DNA sequencer from U.S. biotechnology company Illumina could let attackers disable devices used for detecting illnesses and developing vaccines. [...]

CISA warns of critical Oracle, Mitel flaws exploited in attacks
2025-01-07 18:45

CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against critical vulnerabilities in Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab systems that are actively exploited in attacks. [...]

Washington state sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach security failures
2025-01-07 18:08

Washington state has sued T-Mobile over failing to secure the sensitive personal information of over 2 million Washington residents in a 2021 data breach. [...]

Turbulence at UN aviation agency as probe into potential data theft begins
2025-01-07 17:45

Crime forum-dweller claims to have leaked 42,000 documents packed with personal info The United Nations' aviation agency is investigating "a potential information security incident" after a...

UN aviation agency investigating 'potential' security breach
2025-01-07 15:59

​On Monday, the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it was investigating what it described as a "reported security incident." [...]

Telegram hands over data on thousands of users to US law enforcement
2025-01-07 15:33

Telegram reveals that the communications platform has fulfilled 900 U.S. government requests, sharing the phone number or IP address information of 2,253 users with law enforcement. [...]

Malicious Browser Extensions are the Next Frontier for Identity Attacks
2025-01-07 15:02

A recent campaign targeting browser extensions illustrates that they are the next frontier in identity attacks. Learn more about these attacks from LayerX Security and how to receive a free...

UN aviation agency investigating possible data breach
2025-01-07 14:46

The United Nation’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed on Monday that it’s “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to...

DEF CON's hacker-in-chief faces fortune in medical bills after paralyzing neck injury
2025-01-07 14:45

Marc Rogers is 'lucky to be alive' Marc Rogers, DEF CON's head of security, faces tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills following an accident that left him with a broken neck and temporary...

Researchers Uncover Major Security Flaw in Illumina iSeq 100 DNA Sequencers
2025-01-07 14:22

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered firmware security vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencing instrument that, if successfully exploited, could permit attackers to brick or...