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      Dark Web: Hackers Sell Doctors' Identities For $500 In Disturbing New Trend

      Jun 7, 2019 10:29:15 AM

      2019-06-05

      Independent: The identities of doctors are selling on the dark web for $500, new research reveals. Hackers are obtaining all the details needed to pose as a medical professional by targetting hospitals and other healthcare organisations, which possess huge troves of highly valuable data. The hacked data is then sold through black markets on the dark web – a section of the internet that is only accessible using specialist software. Documents on sale include malpractice insurance documents, medical diplomas, board recommendations, medical doctor licenses, and DEA licenses...

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      Topics:North America

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