Healthcare will be more susceptible to AI-powered attacks next year: expert

Impact on attacks is driven by the rise of AI diagnoses.

The healthcare industry should be prepared to face the rise of AI-powered attacks next year as its system continues to adopt AI for diagnoses and other solutions, said Joanne Wong, vice president of International Markets in LogRhythm.

She mentioned that Singapore already faced DDoS attacks this year, which should flag healthcare institutions in protecting their data privacy.

"As AI becomes more integral in diagnostics, patient data management, and medical tools, there will be a notable rise in targeted breaches, jeopardizing the confidentiality and reliability of vital health information," said Wong.

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The vulnerability of interconnected systems will compel a critical reevaluation of cybersecurity measures, marking a pivotal moment in fortifying defenses against AI-powered attacks in healthcare.