A new report from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) outlines how artificial intelligence will impact cyber threats. Looking ahead as far as 2027 the report highlights how AI will almost certainly continue to make elements of cyber intrusion operations more effective and efficient.
The report, Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027, warns that, by 2027, AI-enabled tools are set to enhance threat actors’ ability to exploit known vulnerabilities, adding that whilst the time between the disclosure and exploitation has already shrunk to days, AI will almost certainly reduce this further, posing a challenge for network defenders.
The report also suggests that the growing incorporation of AI models and systems across the UK’s technology base, particularly within critical national infrastructure and where there are insufficient cyber security controls, will almost certainly present an increased attack surface and opportunities for adversaries.
As AI technologies become more embedded in business operations, organizations are being urged to act decisively to strengthen cyber resilience and mitigate against AI-enabled cyber threats.
