Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by SecurityWeek, Nov 3, 09:49 UTC
UK Cyber Chief Says the UK Will Face AI Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure by 2028
Summary
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that UK critical infrastructure will likely face AI-powered cyberattacks within two years, by 2028. The NCSC says that underinvestment in technology has left organisations exposed to AI uncovering and exploiting longstanding security weaknesses, and calls for urgent investment in resilience. SecurityWeek reports that criminals and states, including China and Russia, are increasingly using AI in their cyber activity.
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SecurityWeekFirst report
UK Cyber Chief Says the UK Will Face AI Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure by 2028
The U.K. will likely face AI cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028 as criminals and states, including China and Russia, increasingly use AI in their cyber activity.
NCSC UK
Cyber chief: UK facing AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure within two years
The NCSC warns that ‘tech on the cheap’ has left UK organisations exposed to AI uncovering and exploiting longstanding cyber security weaknesses and calls for urgent investment in resilience.