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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.
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 delivers cyberbiosecurity briefing for Cultivate 2024
Collaborating with Grand Farm at the opening of its new Innovation Shop and surrounding campus in Casselton, North Dakota this June,...
Alert! H5N1 and Dairy
Active! The virus known as H5N1 or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed to be found in cattle in the United States....


Alert! The Case for Multi-Factor Authentication
The Case for MFA.
If you are facing an incident at your facility, remember to email help@isac.bio.
Alert! Illumina CVE (April 2023)
Active! An ICS Medical Advisory regarding Illumina Universal Copy Service (UCS) regarding binding to an unrestricted IP address and...
Alert! Illumina Vulnerability
Active! Critical Vulnerability in Illumina software (LRM) - CVSS 10/10 - Fix ASAP (Includes hashes for patch, as verified with Illumina...


Biomanufacturing companies getting hit by hackers
Large biomanufacturing companies, including those that produce medications and vaccines tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, are being targeted...


BIO-ISAC Releases Advisory to Biomanufacturers
Tardigrade: An APT attack on vaccine manufacturing infrastructure WASHINGTON - Today, the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis...
Alert! Tardigrade
Active! An APT attack on vaccine manufacturing infrastructure. WASHINGTON - Today, the Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis...
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