“Metadata stored within medical images, including X-rays and CT scans, can disclose confidential information, like patient names, photographed body parts, and the medical centers or physicians involved, leading to patient identification,” explains Jean-Philippe Cabay, data scientist at NTT Global in Belgium, whose team won the hackathon. “Attribute-based encryption ensures that only authorized users with the appropriate attributes can access medical images, keeping them secure and private.” How to Stop Attackers That Target Healthcare Imaging Data (darkreading.com)