Executive Summary
The UK NCSC warns generative AI will almost certainly increase the volume and impact of cyberattacks over two years.
What Happened
The UK NCSC issued a report warning that generative AI will 'almost certainly' increase the volume and impact of cyber attacks over the next two years, lowering the barrier for phishing, fraud, and malware development.[1] The guidance highlights risks from LLM misuse, data leakage, and AI-enabled social engineering and urges organizations of all sizes, including SMEs, to implement secure-by-design practices and governance around AI adoption.[1]
Vulnerability / Attack Technique
AI-enabled attacks (assessment)
Technical Mechanism
Threat assessment.
AI Security Category
AI-assisted attack
Part of the AI-Assisted Attacks topic.
RealGround Analysis
Official recognition of AI-driven threat growth.
Recommended Controls
- Adopt secure-by-design AI governance
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Sources
UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/the-cyber-threat-posed-by-artificial-intelligence
Summary and analysis written by RealGround from the source above; last updated 2026-10-18.