Healthcare data is highly valued by cyber criminals because it contains a wealth of personal information which can be used for identity theft. The ability to fraudulently bill for medical services or drugs, along with the difficulty of changing personal health records, makes such data a lucrative target.

Exclusive: Hackers publish alleged patient data & CCTV footage following medical centre cyber incident – Cyber Daily
Hackers have allegedly released patient data and CCTV footage after a cyber incident at a medical center. The breach is a major concern for privacy