threat-intel AI Is Learning to Write Genetic Code Researchers have successfully used AI to design and synthesize entirely new bacteriophages – viruses that target bacteria – demonstrating a significant advancement in synthetic biology and raising concerns about potential misuse. The AI models generated viable viruses that outperformed existing ones, highlighting both… Schneier on Security · Aug 21, 2026 Medium synthetic biologyaibioweapons
policy ICE Collecting DNA Samples The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly collecting DNA samples from asylum seekers and immigrants, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns. This program, driven by ICE, utilizes a pr… Schneier on Security · Aug 19, 2026 Medium dnaprivacyimmigration
vulnerability Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers Thermo Fisher Scientific has issued a security advisory regarding vulnerabilities in its Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers, specifically the data collection software and instrument software. These vulnerabilities coul… CISA Advisories · Aug 4, 2026 High CVE-2026-17583vulnerabilitydnadata manipulation
vulnerability Thermo Fisher Patches Flaw That Could Make DNA File Tampering Nearly Undetectable Thermo Fisher Scientific has patched a critical vulnerability in its Applied Biosystems human identification software that could allow attackers to tamper with DNA analysis files without detection. The flaw, tracked as C… The Hacker News · Aug 3, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-17583dnaforensicsdata integrity
data-breach Bankruptcy admin approves settlement fund of $47 million for 23andMe data breach victims A bankruptcy court has approved a $46.8 million settlement for approximately 7 million 23andMe customers affected by a 2023 data breach. Hackers accessed sensitive genetic data, including DNA Relatives profiles and Famil… The Record · Jun 12, 2026 High USdata breachdnagenetic data
data-breach California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 breach exposing health data 23andMe faced a significant data breach in 2023, exposing the personal and genetic information of nearly 7 million customers, including a large number in California. The breach stemmed from a credential-stuffing attack a… BleepingComputer · May 29, 2026 High USdata breachgenetic datacredential stuffing
