Hacker threatens to sell patient records unless ransom is paid

Cara Livernois | July 19, 2016 | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

The hacker “TheDarkOverlord” is at large once again, this time having stolen 10 million patient records. He claims that the only way for the healthcare providers to retrieve this stolen patient data is by paying a ransom. If they refuse to pay, he claims he will continue to sell patient information, including social security numbers and addresses, on the black market.

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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