Healthcare Innovation August 22, 2025
Paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee recovery of systems and data, expert explains
Key Highlights
- Ransomware attacks in healthcare are complex, often involving data theft, exposure, and additional malicious payloads, making full recovery challenging even after ransom payments.
- Proactive cybersecurity measures such as multi-factor authentication, regular patching, offline backups, and 24/7 monitoring are essential to defend healthcare infrastructure.
- AI can be leveraged both by attackers and defenders; organizations should develop AI strategies for threat detection, automated response, and research to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Fragmented security tools and limited resources contribute to repeated cyber incidents; integrating security services and enhancing visibility are critical for effective defense.
- Regulatory oversight and government initiatives are needed to establish safeguards around AI development...
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