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• Tuesday, Nov 3Week 45

  Launching the NCSC's annual report in London, the head of Britain's cyber agency said In the coming months, we face a real prospect of an unprecedented rise in the number of cyber incidents, driven by AI.

  Horne said we must be clear that is not because AI has invented new ways to attack us; the danger is that vulnerabilities that have been tolerated for far too long can now be discovered and exploited. The report says AI-powered malware is highly likely to be used by financially motivated hackers against UK power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028.

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  He also said We know that China highly likely has the intent and is best positioned to use AI for operations, and warned of a crisis when food isn't on shelves, lights aren't on, businesses have gone under. Reuters reported the quotes from his prepared speech ahead of delivery on Nov 3; Infosecurity Magazine reported it as delivered. Bridewell CEO Anthony Young said the two-year warning feels generous.

  Reuters, via Insurance Journal, Infosecurity Magazine