UK warns AI ransomware attack on infrastructure ‘highly likely’ by 2028

Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.

AI is changing work, media and public services, raising questions about jobs, safety and regulation.

Malicious software that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands payment to restore access.

Ransomware attacks can shut down hospitals, companies and city services for days.