UK Cyber Agency Warns of Impending AI-Powered Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that AI-powered malware will likely target critical national infrastructure by 2028. Its 'State of the Cyber Nation' report indicates hostile actors will use AI to increase the scale and efficiency of ransomware, social engineering, and vulnerability exploitation. The NCSC urges urgent investment in cyber resilience, stating the era of 'tech on the cheap' is over.