Mair Crouch, a Glasgow-based author, discusses the availability of personal medical records held by the NHS and the rising concern of cybercrime in accessing these records. Cybercrime against medical records is a global issue often linked to ransom demands. Intel Security McAfee Laboratories warns that cybercriminals are investing more resources into exploiting and selling healthcare data. Crouch’s research highlights the widespread occurrence of cybercrime targeting medical records and the need for increased security measures to protect sensitive patient information.
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Healthcare must strengthen its cybersecurity
