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Freelancer reports AI-driven surge in website hacking attempts

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A freelance web developer is experiencing a significant increase in hacking attempts on client websites, which they attribute to the rise of AI. This surge in malicious activity is preventing the freelancer from taking time off for personal projects like crocheting and gaming. AI

IMPACT Increased AI prevalence is linked to a rise in cyberattacks, impacting freelancers and their ability to manage client websites.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a personal anecdote about increased hacking attempts attributed to AI, but lacks broader industry significance or newsworthiness.

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Freelancer reports AI-driven surge in website hacking attempts

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Just want to spend the day with some cosy # crochet projects and play a few relaxing # games . But no, I have to spend it dealling with # hacking attempts on cl

    Just want to spend the day with some cosy # crochet projects and play a few relaxing # games . But no, I have to spend it dealling with # hacking attempts on client websites. I tell ya, this type of work, where I am dealing with malicious activity on my clients sites has increase…

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