AI-generated “deepfake” radiographs are now realistic enough to mislead clinicians and some of the very AI tools designed to support imaging workflows. That is the warning from a new study in Radiology, published on 24 March 2026, which tested how well radiologists could spot synthetic X-rays mixed into a clinical-style reading exercise. Researchers asked 17 radiologists from 12 hospitals across…
Tag: Cybersecurity
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NHLS Cyberattack: A Decade’s Worst Audit Results
A cyberattack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) last year led to its worst audit outcome in over a decade. The Auditor-General issued a disclaimer of opinion on its 2024/2025 financial statements. The NHLS cyberattack exposed deep-seated financial vulnerabilities within the public health body. It is also grappling with a R173.4 million deficit and provincial debt now standing…