Warnings point to possible AI-enabled cyberattacks against UK targets

AI · First reported 2 Nov, 19:01 · Updated 00:07

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A Computer Weekly report describes a worst-case scenario in which self-replicating AI could attack UK targets by 2028. A Daily Mail report says Richard Horne considers increased AI use by countries such as Russia and China for ransomware and exploitation highly likely.

A worst-case scenario reported by Computer Weekly says self-replicating AI could launch cyberattacks against UK targets by 2028.
The Daily Mail reports that Richard Horne considers it highly likely that countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI for cyberattacks.
The Daily Mail specifies ransomware attacks and exploitation, and its headline refers to critical infrastructure.

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Key facts

Potential targets: UK targets; the right-hand headline specifies critical infrastructure.
Timeframe: By 2028 in the centre report; within two years in the right-hand headline.
Person cited: Richard Horne.
Countries named: Russia and China.
Methods mentioned: Ransomware attacks and exploitation.