NCSC assesses rise in AI-cyber threats to 2028
Original title: Artificial intelligence and cyber intrusion
Three scenarios project AI-cyber capability proliferation by 2028, with Russia and China as primary threats.
NCSC provides three scenarios for AI-cyber threats to the UK by 2028. Baseline scenario sees increased global threat from state actors. Pessimistic and optimistic scenarios explore proliferation and slowdown of AI-cyber development respectively. Key judgements indicate highly likely routine use of AI-cyber by nation states.
Unconfirmed: Scenarios are plausible possibilities but not predictions
- By 2028, Russia, China routinely use AI-cyber for geopolitical goals
- AI-powered malware likely used in ransomware attack on UK CNI
- Many systems remain vulnerable to AI-cyber tools by 2028
- Defensive AI tools reduce vulnerability windows but require proper configuration
- Vendors
- NCSC
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8 min read at ncsc.gov.uk
An NCSC assessment that examines current AI-enabled threat trends and projections of the threat landscape to 2028.
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