AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
Summary
The UK National Cyber Security Centre says AI-powered malware is highly likely to be used in a ransomware attack on UK critical infrastructure by 2028. It warns that AI can help attackers find network weaknesses and create malicious code, while Russia and China are expected to use AI routinely in cyber-attacks.Key Facts
- The NCSC warning appeared in the organisation’s annual review.
- UK critical infrastructure includes services and facilities in sectors such as energy, transport, health, food and finance.
- The NCSC says AI could help ransomware attackers scout targets, find IT weaknesses and write malicious code.
- Ransomware attackers typically encrypt a victim’s files and demand payment to restore access and return stolen data.
- NCSC chief executive Richard Horne is expected to warn of a possible sharp rise in cyber incidents in the coming months.
- Horne says communications networks used by the British military face persistent and sustained daily attacks, including from Russia.
- The article says AI helped identify a critical vulnerability in PHP, a programming language used by almost 70% of the world’s websites.
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