Security flaw could manipulate scientists into creating viruses

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Cyber-security researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have discovered a cyber attack which could allow hackers to remotely manipulate laboratory scientists into creating viruses and toxins. Medical researchers use synthetic DNA for a variety of reasons, one of which is to develop immunogens in order to create vaccines, which is especially popular at the […]

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