Our DNA is at risk of hacking, warn scientists

Our DNA is at risk of hacking, warn scientists

According to new research next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) -- the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research -- could become a prime target for hackers.

DNA sequencing may become prime target for hackers, warns study –...

Last Updated on April 17, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it. The powerful sequencing tool NGS is used for the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, […] The post DNA sequencing may become prime target for hackers, warns study app…

Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking - Warn Scientists

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.