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Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn’t enforce Secure Boot

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Firmware security firm Eclypsium calls out a DNA sequencer that's a staple at 23andMe and thousands of other labs.

The Illumina iSeq 100 can boot from a Compatibility Support Mode so it works with older legacy systems, such as 32 -bit OSes .

Firmware -dwelling malware raises the specter of malware that infects the devices before the operating system even loads.

Microsoft has required all Windows devices to include a strong trusted platform module that enforces Secure Boot .

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