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UK cyber agency warns of AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure by 2028

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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it is highly likely attackers will use AI-powered malware in a ransomware attack on critical national infrastructure by 2028, as criminals and hostile states scale up cyber operations against outdated systems.

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Timeline · 4 reports

  1. 2026-11-04 14:32 · The Next Web
    UK cyber agency warns of AI-powered ransomware on infrastructure by 2028
  2. 2026-11-03 16:11 · The Globe and Mail
    UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says
  3. 2026-11-03 15:20 · Euronews Next
    UK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, cyber chief warns
  4. 2026-11-03 13:46 · Washington Post AI
    UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says

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