AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028

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The UK National Cyber Security Centre says AI-powered malware is highly likely to be used in attacks on critical infrastructure by 2028. Potential targets include power stations, airports, and hospitals, with ransomware among the anticipated threats.

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