NCSC warns China and Russia will routinely use AI in cyber operations by 2028
11/03/2026 — 11/03, 19:19·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- The UK National Cyber Security Centre says AI is transforming cyber operations and expects China and Russia to routinely use AI-enabled cybe…
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On November 3, 2026, The Guardian reported that the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said in its annual assessment that AI-powered malicious software is “highly likely” to be used in ransomware attacks against the UK's critical national infrastructure between now and 2028. Facilities that could be targeted include power stations, airports and hospitals. The NCSC also warned that Russia and China will use AI in cyber attacks on a “normal” basis, meaning as a routine part of their operations. The UK's definition of critical national infrastructure covers the sectors most dependent on continuous, reliable services. As of the report's publication, the assessment stands as the NCSC's forward-looking judgement on the threat landscape over the next three years, with no follow-up events or official updates yet on record.
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Latest turnThe UK's National Cyber Security Centre says AI is "transforming cyber operations" and expects China and Russia to routinely use AI-enabled cyber operations for geopolitical goals by 2028, according to Financial Times reporter Tom Wilson. The NCSC head is also set to warn that defences, particularly for critical infrastructure, are inadequate.
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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says AI is "transforming cyber operations" and expects China and Russia to routinely use AI-enabled cyber operations for geopolitical goals by 2028, according to Financial Times reporter Tom Wilson. The NCSC head is also set to warn that defences, particularly for critical infrastructure, are inadequate.
TechmemeAI score 57The UK's National Cyber Security Centre said in its annual review that it is "highly likely" AI-powered malware will be used in a ransomware attack on UK critical national infrastructure between now and 2028. The agency also warned that Russia and China will routinely use AI in cyber-attacks.
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