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Medical data breaches increasing across country, data shows | News

US hospitals are facing an increasing number of cyberattacks, due to the large amount of valuable patient information they store. These attacks, which often aim to extract ransom money, can provide hackers with a comprehensive picture of an individual. Healthcare providers that experience or suspect a data breach are legally obliged to notify their patients.

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