BT Reports Surge in AI-Driven Cyber-Attacks

Telecom giant BT detects 2,000 potential cyber-attacks per second, highlighting the escalating AI arms race in cybersecurity.

BT has identified a 1,200% increase in malicious scanning bots over the past year.
Hackers are using AI-powered, disposable bots to evade existing security measures.
78% of scans on web-connected devices are malicious, targeting vulnerabilities.
Sectors such as retail, education, and hospitality are becoming more frequent targets.
The UK government has designated data centers as Critical National Infrastructure to bolster cyber defenses.