Britain on notice: AI-powered ransomware attacks to arrive by 2028

The Register
By Connor JonesNov 3, 2026, 7:39 am95 ptsTrending
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says AI-powered malware is "highly likely" to be a part of a future ransomware attack on Britain's critical national infrastructure between now and 2028. The warning accompanies its annual review and a separate assessment exploring how AI could change cyber threats…

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