White House launches cybersecurity label program for consumers

The White House announced Tuesday the official launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a cybersecurity labeling initiative aimed at enhancing the security of internet-connected devices.  The initiative tackles rising consumer concerns about the security vulnerabilities of “smart” devices essential to modern homes. As households become more dependent on interconnected gadgets — with a 2023 […]

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Popular DNA Sequencer Left Vulnerable By 7-Year-Old Firmware, Unfixed Security Flaws

A widely used DNA sequencer lacks crucial firmware security protections, potentially exposing genetic research facilities to cyberattacks, security researchers said on Tuesday. The Illumina iSeq 100, deployed at 23andMe and thousands of laboratories wo… Continue reading Popular DNA Sequencer Left Vulnerable By 7-Year-Old Firmware, Unfixed Security Flaws