Security News > 2023 > October > A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

Once they gain access to a healthcare organization's system, cybercriminals can utilize AI to analyze large datasets, allowing them to gather valuable data, such as patients' personal identifiable information, for identity theft, fraud, or ransomware attacks.

AI-powered attacks can exploit vulnerabilities in medical devices, compromise electronic health records, or disrupt critical healthcare services - forcing organizations to quickly revert to paper systems and human intervention for equipment monitoring or record exchanges.

Healthcare organizations could also invest in AI-powered deepfake detection tools that can analyze audio, video, and image content to identify signs of manipulation, ensuring the integrity of information and maintaining trust in the healthcare system.

Healthcare professionals should also be cautious about potential biases in AI algorithms that could impact patient care or perpetuate existing healthcare disparities, such as not factoring in social determinants of health for a patient.

Given the continuous evolution of cyber threats, how do you see AI evolving to address these challenges in the healthcare sector over the next decade?

As AI continues to evolve, it will become an indispensable tool for a healthcare organization's security posture, helping safeguard patient data and providing continuity of critical healthcare services.

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