UK Faces Rising Threat of AI-Powered Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure by 2028

11/03/2026

Critical national infrastructure organizations need to take advantage of the help available, and invest a great deal more

11/03/2026

National Cyber Security Centre expects attacks on critical facilities such as power stations, airports and hospitalsAI-powered malicious software is "highly likely" to be used in hacking attacks...

11/03/2026

The NCSC said it was highly likely that Britain would face a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by 2028, potentially targeting critical national infrastructure

11/03/2026

The UK National Cyber Security Centre urges organizations to eliminate unneeded internet connections and address core security flaws to bolster defenses against automated exploitation tools.

11/02/2026

In a worst-case scenario, self-replicating artificial intelligence could launch cyber attacks at will against UK targets by 2028