August 26, 2025
Two years ago, an executive accused her biotech employer of ignoring dangerous gaps in cybersecurity systems. A first-of-its-kind $9.8 million settlement in the case showcases the government's increased willingness to use the False Claims Act to police security problems.
July 30, 2025
Biotechnology company Illumina Inc. has agreed to pay $9.8 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to put to rest a first-of-its-kind False Claims Act suit alleging the company violated cybersecurity regulations for medical devices, according to an announcement Wednesday.