DNA-Hacking: When Your Genome Becomes a Weapon

Hackers attack DNA systems, inject malware, and turn your genome into a cyber weapon.

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Data security / DLP / Know-how protectionGovernance, Riskmanagement and ComplianceLegislation, standards, regulationsTrend topic

When & Where

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Wed, 10/08/2025, 15:30 - 15:45

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Forum, Booth 9-105

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Details

  • Format:

    Management lecture

  • Language:

    German

Session description

Cybercriminals are no longer thinking only in terms of data and code – but in genes. Modern DNA sequencing systems are now digitally connected, making them vulnerable to entirely new forms of attack. Manipulated synthetic DNA can carry malware that compromises analysis software or alters highly sensitive genomic data.

In this session, Markus Bauer, Senior Technology Evangelist EMEA at Acronis, will explain how hackers are exploiting biological data streams, the risks this poses for businesses and critical infrastructures, and why DNA hackin ...

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