Invest in cybersecurity now to counter AI malware threats, UK organizations told
( November 3, 2026, 10:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK organizations should urgently invest in cyber resilience to protect against AI-powered attacks targeting the country's economy and society, the National Cyber Security Centre said in a report published Tuesday. The report warned that AI-powered malware is "highly likely" to be used in a ransomware attack on the UK's critical national infrastructure by 2028, as AI makes it easier for attackers to find and exploit longstanding security weaknesses faster and at greater scale. Organizations must go beyond compliance and manage cybersecurity as a business risk, the agency added.Press release follows. Report attached. ...
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