A study by the University of Portsmouth warned of security vulnerabilities in next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS). With millions globally having their genomes sequenced, advancing medical treatment, data security risks have emerged, including identity theft and bioweapon development. The researchers urged the need for genetic data protection not simply through encryption, but in anticipation of future threats, and called for increased cross-sector collaboration to mitigate these risks.
Hackers Abuse Russian Bulletproof Host Proton66 for Global Attacks and Malware Delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have noted a rise in mass scanning and brute-forcing attempts originating from Proton66, a Russian bulletproof hosting service provider. These attempts, which started
