UK warned AI will speed up ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure
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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says criminals are likely to use AI to launch ransomware attacks on Britain's essential services within two years. AI mainly helps attackers find and exploit old, neglected weaknesses faster, rather than inventing new kinds of attack. The agency says organisations need to fix basic security gaps first.
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What to do
- Prioritise patching and hardening of internet-facing services, misconfigured VPNs and third-party software platforms.
- Treat Cyber Essentials as a starting baseline for security rather than the end goal.
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CSO Online
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Government agencies