As more patient records go digital, a recent hacker attack on a small medical practice shows the big risks involved with electronic files. The Surgeons of Lake County, located in the affluent northern Illinois suburb of Libertyville, revealed last month...
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The incident showcases an unsettling new strain of opportunism that's emerging as criminals try to exploit digital records.
Hackers Steal, Encrypt Health Records and Hold Data for Ransom
