The NCSC Warns the UK to Expect AI Attacks on Infrastructure
CREST's Head of Region (UK and Europe) Heigor Freitas tells AI Magazine what the NCSC’s warnings of ransomware attacks involving AI malware by 2028 mean
TL;DR
- NCSC predicts AI-powered malware in ransomware attacks on UK critical infrastructure by 2028.
- China, Russia, and other nation states are expected to routinely use AI in cyber operations by 2028.
- 88% of cyber incidents at large organizations are traced to four routes: public-facing applications, phishing, valid accounts, and remote services.
- AI is expected to act as a force multiplier for skilled attackers.
- Preventative baselines are only the starting point for securing national resilience against AI ransomware attacks.
- Organizations must look beyond current legal requirements and embed specialized, independently verified standards for AI deployments and security testing.