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UK must expect AI-powered attack on critical infrastructure within two years, report says
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- The UK's National Cyber Security Center said it was highly likely there would be a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by 2028 on the nation's critical infrastructure.S1
- Richard Horne said it is 'highly likely' countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI to carry out ransomware attacks and exploitation.S2
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UK must expect AI-powered attack on critical infrastructure within two years, report says
The UK's National Cyber Security Center said it was highly likely there would be a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by 2028 on the nation's critical infrastructure.
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UK could face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure within two years, security chief warns
Richard Horne said it is 'highly likely' countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI to carry out ransomware attacks and exploitation.
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What to know
- The UK's National Cyber Security Center said it was highly likely there would be a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by 2028 on the nation's critical infrastructure.S1
- Richard Horne said it is 'highly likely' countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI to carry out ransomware attacks and exploitation.S2
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