Richard Horne emphasized, "Actors are increasingly using our technology dependence against us, seeking to cause maximum disruption and destruction," highlighting how threats have evolved in sophistication.
The NCSC's Annual Review 2024 shows a significant uptick in incidents, with 430 handled this year. This included 347 cases of data theft and warns that ransomware remains a critical threat.
The emergence of generative AI increases ransomware risks, as attackers gain "capability uplift," making sophisticated attacks more accessible to amateur hackers, thereby widening the vulnerability.
Horne lamented, "What has struck me more forcefully since taking the helm at the NCSC is the clearly widening gap between the exposure and threat we face, and the defences we have in place."
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