UK Cyber Chief Says the UK Will Face AI Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure by 2028
The U.K. will likely face AI cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028 as criminals and states, including China and Russia, increasingly use AI in their cyber activity.
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Critical infrastructure
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