Illumina Hit with $9.8 Million Fine Over Cybersecurity Flaws in Genomic Tech Supplied to U.S. Agencies
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**Illumina settled for $9.8M after federal allegations that it sold genomic sequencing systems with cybersecurity vulnerabilities to U.S. government agencies (Feb 2016–Sep 2023), allegedly misrepresenting compliance with ISO/NIST standards; the case, brought via a qui tam whistleblower who will receive $1.9M, highlights federal scrutiny of contractor cybersecurity for sensitive genetic data.**
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