The heavy reliance of health systems on third-party vendors makes them susceptible to cyberattacks. The recent attack on Change Healthcare exemplified this vulnerability, impacting healthcare providers across the country. After a cyberattack, industry transparency is crucial, but difficult due to fear of legal repercussions, reputational damage or increased vulnerability. Erik Decker of Intermountain Health suggests sharing ‘indicators of compromise’ with the government and other groups to help other organizations identify threats.

Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used by small cybercriminal groups to develop more persistent malware, trick users into downloading malicious payloads, and create