The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently highlighted several concerns about the increasing impact of AI on cyberattacks over the next two years, emphasizing that it is expected to amplify the frequency and severity of threats, particularly with ransomware. The newly found accessibility of AI lowers the bar of entry for less skilled cybercriminals to gain a seat at the table, particularly for hackers-for-hire and hacktivists.
The NCSC predicted heightened global ransomware efforts in the next few years due to enhanced access and information-gathering combined with AI's improved targeting capabilities. While AI has proven to have vast technological potential, this also means vast potential for new, sophisticated cyberattacks.