AI is being used “by everyone” these days, including by malicious nation-state actors, and that is raising the level of threats and risks facing hospitals and other healthcare entities, said John Riggi, national adviser for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association.
Malicious actors are using AI to send “very convincing phishing emails, which might be accompanied by deepfake videos or audio messages, and to identify vulnerabilities in organizations and quickly develop malware and exploits to attack those vulnerabilities,” he said.
“But at the same time, we have cybersecurity providers to help defend against these attacks … and to ultimately more quickly identify penetration of malware so it can be contained to minimize the impact of these attacks.”
In the interview (see audio link below photo), Riggi also discusses:
- The importance of integrating emergency management planning with cyber incident response to better deal with ransomware and other disruptive cyberattacks;
- Tips for navigating through cybersecurity resource and budget restraints;
- Why cyberthreat briefings are…
