Michał Długosz: The risks of the MYdoctor medical-data leak

The leak of medical data from MYdoctor has opened a much broader set of risks than financial fraud and blackmail alone. The central concern is how criminals could use information taken from patients to obtain money unlawfully and dishonestly.

Michał Długosz argues that simply knowing about the danger is not enough. People also need to understand the mechanisms offenders use and put basic protective measures in place.

The incident has therefore prompted questions about the practical consequences of compromised medical information. The risks extend beyond the initial breach, as stolen data may be used in different forms of fraud and coercion targeting citizens.