Hackers want stolen medical records to commit identity theft, use the stolen data as a ransom, sell it on the dark web or impersonate the victim to receive medical services. Medical records are valuable to cybercriminals as they allow cybercriminals to commit fraud and go undetected longer than they can with other Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
If your online accounts keep getting hacked, you should scan your computer for malware, update your account passwords, enable MFA, check your account’s settings for suspicious changes, change your account’s security questions and place a fraud alert on your credit report. Continue reading to learn the signs that point to your online account being hacked, steps to take when your account is hacked and how to prevent your account from being hacked again.
In era of digital devices, where the specter of data breaches and cyber threats looms large, the role of ethical hackers, colloquially known as white hat hackers, has become paramount. This article embarks on an in-depth journey into the realm of ethical hacking, illuminating its profound significance in identifying vulnerabilities and fortifying the intricate tapestry of overall cybersecurity.
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