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The Promise and Perils of AI in Healthcare

SecureWorld News

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Leading healthcare providers and companies are avidly adopting advanced generative AI tools to drive operational efficiencies and improve patient care. Of course, not everyone is enthusiastic about AI's ascendance in healthcare.

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Inside Ireland’s Public Healthcare Ransomware Scare

Krebs on Security

The attack disrupted services at several Irish hospitals and resulted in the near complete shutdown of the HSE’s national and local networks, forcing the cancellation of many outpatient clinics and healthcare services. “For example, they do not have a CISO or a Security Operations Center established.”

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3 Reasons Why CISOs are Prioritizing Cyber Risk Quantification

Security Boulevard

Recently, I was part of four conversations with security leaders across several industries – manufacturing, financial services, natural resources and healthcare – about some of the challenges they face with cyber risk management.

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GUEST ESSAY: 6 steps any healthcare organization can take to help mitigate inevitable cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021. The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. Note that I say, “reduce your risk,” not eliminate it. However, all is not lost if your healthcare organization is starting its cybersecurity journey, or even if you have a mature cybersecurity program.

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Healthcare Cyberattacks Lead to Increased Mortality, Lower Patient Care: Ponemon Study

eSecurity Planet

Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today. Healthcare Cyberattacks Common – And Costly. The financial costs of healthcare cyberattacks are high, the report noted, costing an average of $4.4

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The Unseen Threats: Anticipating Cybersecurity Risks in 2024

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. It can feel like crossing a major highway while blindfolded. Many never see the catastrophe about to happen, until it occurs.

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Cost-Effective Steps the Healthcare Industry Can Take To Mitigate Damaging Ransomware Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cyberattacks are rapidly overwhelming the healthcare sector. Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. By Tom Neclerio , Vice President of Professional Services at SilverSky.