GoKawiilUK's NCSC Warns AI-Powered Ransomware Likely to Hit Critical Infrastructure by 2028
The UK government released a batch of cybersecurity policy papers on Nov. 3, including an annual assessment from the National Cyber Security Centre stating it is 'highly likely' AI-powered malware will be used in a ransomware attack on UK critical national infrastructure by 2028. The NCSC also said nation-states including China and Russia will likely routinely use AI-driven cyber tools to pursue geopolitical goals in the UK. The announcements followed last week's Autumn Budget 2026, which allocated nearly £200 billion toward AI-driven government cybersecurity projects.