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Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems CVE | Biological Data Integrity
As of: August 3, 2026 A disclosed vulnerability (CVE-2026-17583) affects Thermo Fisher’s Applied Biosystems Human Identification Software. Severity: High (CVSS v4 8.2) Researchers found that certain DNA data files could potentially be modified without detection if laboratory security controls are bypassed. Thermo Fisher has released security updates that also add digital signatures to verify file integrity. There are no known cases of exploitation at this time. Three end-of-l
BIO-ISAC Announces Coordinated Disclosure of Critical Vulnerability Affecting Laboratory Bioreactor Systems
The Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) today announced the coordinated disclosure of a critical cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the Eppendorf BioFlo 320 bioreactor system. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-7251 by CISA.
The Opportunities and Challenges of Cloud Laboratories in Producing AI-Ready Biological Data
This March, BIO-ISAC was invited to join colleagues from the Council on Strategic Risks and the Engineering Biology Research Consortium for a Hill briefing. "Rapid advances at the int ersection of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and automation are opening a new frontier for US innovation and security. Cloud laboratories—digitally connected, automated facilities that execute biological experiments remotely and often in conjunction with AI Agents—are expanding research
Focusing the Global Horizon for Cyberbiosecurity
This April, BIO-ISAC joined colleagues in the UK for a horizon scanning workshop focused on cyberbiosecurity. Hosted on behalf of the...
BIO-ISAC Hosts Hill Briefing on Cyberbiosecurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — March 25, 2025 — The Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) convened...
Artificial Intelligence Recommendations for Bio
Cyberbiosecurity is safety and security in AI. BIO-ISAC is thrilled to announce the release of its latest publication, a series of...


BIO-ISAC Announces Speakers for the 2025 Cyberbiosecurity Summit
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Today, the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center ...


New Reports Call for Genomic Data Integrity and Genetic Data Categorization to Safeguard the Future of the Bioeconomy
Over the last year, members of BIO-ISAC acknowledged the necessity to further enhance options for the protection of genomic data at the...
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