UK Warns of AI Cyberattacks on Key Infrastructure by 2028
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned that AI-driven cyberattacks could hit critical infrastructure by 2028. It also points to growing sophistication in cyber activity from states such as China and Russia. Past incidents show weak spots in key systems.
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Critical infrastructure means power grids, water, transport and banking systems that people rely on every day. Governments are increasingly worried that AI tools could make hacking faster and cheaper, so security teams are racing to keep up.
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