DECRYPT · 2026-11-03 16:09 UTC

UK Says AI-Powered Ransomware Attack on Critical Infrastructure 'Highly Likely' by 2028

UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns that AI-powered ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure are 'highly likely' by 2028. NCSC chief Richard Horne states the threat stems from old vulnerabilities being exploited at unprecedented scale by AI, not new attack techniques, and urges organizations to invest properly in technology security. UK government announced £60 million for Cyber Shield, £70 million for a vulnerability centre, and a new AI Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Manchester.

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