HHS examines automation’s role in healthcare cybersecurity

Healthcare DIVE December 13, 2022
Susan Kelly

Dive Brief:

• The HHS’ Office of Information Security has released a report looking at the implications of automation for healthcare cybersecurity and how criminals are using artificial intelligence in their hacking activities.
• Cyberattackers are using AI to build better malware, the office said. The technology includes machine learning-enabled penetration testing tools, AI-supported password guessing and data to enable impersonation on social networking platforms.
• Hackers are also using automated software to identify valuable information such as emails, passwords, credit cards and personal data, according to the report.

Dive Insight:

Cyberattacks on healthcare providers are increasing in complexity and impact as they continue to rise in number. CommonSpirit Health this week disclosed that a ransomware attack first reported in early...

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