Hacking into DNA sequencing LIMS?
Based on the dnaLIMS vulnerabilities discovered a few years ago, an attack providing from an IP in Iran has been reported to target installations of […]
Cases/Exploits
Eavesdrop on DNA synthesizers
Researchers at the University of California proposed to use microphone to ‘steal’ the DNA sequence being synthesized. Two days’ worth of recordings was enough to […]
DNA Encoded Malware
A different take — thinking about computer security in the DNA sequencing ecosystem https://dnasec.cs.washington.edu/ Authors highlight: (1) the failure of DNA sequencers to follow best practices […]
Vulnerabilities in dnaLIMS
Shorebreak Security reported issues with dnaLIMS: An unauthenticated attacker has the ability to execute system commands in the context of the web server process, hijack active user […]
Buying ricin on the dark web
Source https://nypost.com/2016/03/09/ex-nyu-student-gets-16-years-in-jail-for-trying-to-buy-ricin/
Blackmailers, ebola and bitcoins
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2813293/Blackmailers-threaten-release-EBOLA-Czech-Republic-unless-paid-one-million-euros-Bitcoins.html (This might illustrate the change in knowledge and skills.)
Buried in a Dell computer captured in Syria are lessons for making bubonic plague bombs
Exclusive Found: The Islamic State’s Terror Laptop of Doom Buried in a Dell computer captured in Syria are lessons for making bubonic plague bombs and […]