UK could face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure within two years, security chief warns
Richard Horne said it is 'highly likely' countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI to carry out ransomware attacks and exploitation.
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by Daily Mail ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
UK could face AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure within two years, security chief warns
Richard Horne said it is 'highly likely' countries such as Russia and China will increase their use of AI to carry out ransomware attacks and exploitation.
UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
Britain’s cyber chief says the U.K. is likely to face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: Daily Mail and The Independent. Daily Mail and The Independent published it almost at the same time, on November 3, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: Richard Horne, Russia and China.
