UK cyber agency warns AI-powered ransomware likely to hit critical infrastructure by 2028
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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it is "highly likely" that AI-powered malware will be used in a ransomware attack on UK critical national infrastructure by 2028, according to its annual review.
The agency also warns that Russia and China will start using AI "routinely" in cyber-attacks.
The NCSC says AI could help attackers scout targets, find network weaknesses and write malicious code.
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AIThe UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it is "highly likely" that AI-powered malware will be used in a ransomware attack on UK critical national infrastructure by 2028. Its annual review also warns that Russia and China will start using AI "routinely" in cyber-attacks. AI could help attackers scout targets, find network weaknesses and write malicious code, the agency says.
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