Medical Data Worth More on Black Market Than Credit Cards, Cybersecurity Experts Say
Cybersecurity experts say that stolen medical information draws ten times more money on the black market than stolen credit card numbers. They also note that medical data theft often goes unnoticed longer, meaning thieves have more time to reap financial benefits.
- "Your Medical Record Is Worth More to Hackers Than Your Credit Card" (Humer/Finkle, Reuters, 9/25).