NCSC warns of likely AI-powered ransomware attack by 2028
The National Cyber Security Centre says an AI-powered ransomware attack on the UK’s critical infrastructure is highly likely by 2028.
NCSC chief Richard Horne will warn. He will warn of a very large rise. This rise concerns cyber incidents.
This may happen in the coming months. AI may find weak computer systems.
It may help attackers do harm. The warning covers power stations, airports and hospitals.
NCSC expects Russia and China to use AI. They may use it in cyber attacks.
NCSC’s incident team recorded 1,831 reports. These reports concerned cyber attacks.
NCSC called 80 nationally significant.
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