The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has highlighted a significant threat posed by AI in cyber crime, warning that hackers are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance existing tactics. The NCSC predicts that by 2027, while sophisticated state actors may develop their own offensive AI, most cybercriminals will use commercially available AI tools to augment their capabilities. This shift is likely to widen the gap between companies that adapt to these AI threats and those that do not, ultimately increasing their risk. Additionally, businesses that adopt AI for their operations must recognize that this also expands their potential attack surface for malicious activities.
A new digital divide is threatening UK businesses, risking those that fail to keep pace with AI-powered cyber threats being targeted by hackers.
The NCSC warned that while only highly capable state actors will build their own AI models, most hackers will utilize off-the-shelf models to enhance capabilities.
A growing divide will emerge between organizations that can keep up with AI-enabled threats and those that fall behind as the landscape evolves.
AI technology increases the attack surface for companies, making them vulnerable due to the interconnectedness that threat actors are sure to exploit.
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