Cheap black market PHI drives ransomware, espionage

Hospitals are at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks due to their valuable information. A study by security firm FireEye reveals that hackers are most likely to exploit certain areas of healthcare data. Compromised health information can be easily purchased online and attacks can occur long after a breach. Not only are hospitals targeted for financial gain, but also for valuable clinical research data, making cybersecurity a major concern in the healthcare industry.