Hackers are selling medical diplomas , licences and doctors ' identities for around $ 5000 on the dark web , according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Carbon Black . The researchers said cyber criminals can use the stolen information to make fake drug claims or obtain prescriptions for marijuana and other controlled substances . Carbon Black said the trend is relatively new , but potentially lucrative . " Extreme vigilance " is targeted by those who collect health care data , the researchers said .
Hackers are selling medical diplomas, licences and doctors' identities for around $500 on the dark web, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Carbon Black. The researchers said cyber criminals can use the stolen information to make fake insurance claims or obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled drugs. Carbon Black said the trend is relatively new, but potentially lucrative. "Extreme vigilance" is required by those who protect health care data, the researchers emphasised.