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Hackers shutting down our power grid? Not far-fetched, according to professor: 'It is relatively easy'
Professor Anja Shortland of King’s College London warns that hackers could disrupt national infrastructure, noting that cybercrime has shifted from targeting individuals to businesses for higher profits. She explains that artificial intelligence lowers language barriers, allowing attackers to operate more easily in non-English speaking countries like the Netherlands. Shortland highlights that Russian hackers often face no legal consequences because their activities are tolerated as long as they do not harm Russian interests. While 20 to 25 percent of victims pay ransoms, she cautions that paying does not guarantee data safety, as criminals may retain copies for future extortion. Ultimately, these costs raise living expenses by increasing business prices, diverting funds away from essential services like healthcare and charity.
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