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NCSC Chief Warns of Imminent AI Ransomware Threat to UK Critical Infrastructure

Source: Infosecurity Magazine · NOV 03, 2026

The UK’s cyber chief has warned that AI-powered malware is highly likely to feature in ransomware attacks targeting British critical infrastructure by 2028

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  • NCSC
  • AI cybersecurity

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  • AI-powered malware is strongly expected to feature in ransomware attacks on the UK’s critical national infrastructure by 2028, @ncsc.gov.uk has warned. www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-ai...

    Kevin Poireault (@leekthehack.bsky.social) Nov 3, 2026

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