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UK cyber chief warns AI-powered malware likely to hit critical infrastructure by 2028

The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports and hospitals are highly likely by 2028, as criminals and hostile states scale operations and outdated systems remain exposed.

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Timeline · 6 reports

  1. 2026-11-03 15:20 · Euronews Next
    UK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, cyber chief warns
  2. 2026-11-03 13:46 · Washington Post AI
    UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says
  3. 2026-11-03 13:42 · The Globe and Mail
    UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says
  4. 2026-11-03 13:33 · AP News
    UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says
  5. 2026-11-03 04:47 · The Independent Tech
    Hackers ‘highly likely’ to use AI-powered malware to target UK infrastructure by 2028, report warns
  6. 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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