Cyberattacks on US healthcare systems often result in immense losses, both of data and finances with millions of patient records potentially compromised. Ransomware attacks are particularly destructive with 67% of global healthcare organisations having experienced them. The most common cause of data breaches in this sector are hacking and unauthorized disclosure. The use of AI tools, whilst efficient, require careful management to avert putting data at risk.
AI-powered malware could breach security systems in seconds: NATO-backed start-up
Kines warned that AI-powered security tools alone cannot counter AI-driven malware. A multi-layered defense strategy, blending AI-enhanced detection systems with network segmentation tools, is necessary.
