Learning from Three Healthcare Cyber Attacks (that could have been prevented)Medical Records are Cyber's New Goldmine 01 Leading cyber security experts claim that medical records have become one of the most sought after data types, worth 10 times more than credit card information. As stated by Forbes, a single medical health record could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars, while the going rate for social security and credit card numbers is 10 and 25 cents consecutively. The $3 trillion U.S. healthcare industry is continuing to headline as a desirable cyber attack target, while many healthcare computer systems and networks are still not up to date with the necessary security technology and procedures. The Value of Medical Records Medical records are relatively easy for cyber c

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