AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
The UK's state cybersecurity body, NCSC, issued a warning that AI-powered malicious software is highly likely to be deployed in ransomware attacks against critical national infrastructure by 2028. The assessment covers essential facilities and services spanning energy, transport, defence, food, health and finance sectors. This reflects growing concerns about the weaponization of AI in cybersecurity threats.
Key points
- NCSC predicts AI-powered ransomware attacks on UK critical infrastructure by 2028
- Threats target power stations, airports, hospitals and other essential services
- Warning covers multiple sectors: energy, transport, defence, food, health, finance
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