AI-powered malware 'highly likely' to target UK infrastructure by 2028, cyber agency warns

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre expects AI-powered malware to be used in attacks on critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028.

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2026-11-03 00:01 · The Guardian AI
AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028

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