In 2009 a cracker stole more than 500000 patient records from a state-run database and demanded ransom for the return of the records. This crime is called . theft of software?

This crime is called data breach or healthcare data theft. It involves unauthorized access to sensitive patient information with the intent to exploit it, often for financial gain through ransom demands. Such incidents highlight the vulnerabilities in data security within healthcare systems and the importance of safeguarding personal information.