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Infosec professionals criticized for ignoring AI threats

A cybersecurity professional expressed dismay at the willful ignorance of some infosec professionals regarding the threats posed by AI. The individual criticized those who dismiss AI as a mere "bubble" that will eventually dissipate, likening their inaction to firefighters watching arsonists. The professional emphasized that ideology has no place in cybersecurity and voiced embarrassment over the unprofessionalism observed. AI

IMPACT Highlights a perceived gap in cybersecurity awareness regarding AI's dual role as an attack vector and surface.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a cybersecurity professional about AI threats.

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Infosec professionals criticized for ignoring AI threats

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ vinoth I am continually astounded by the willful ignorance of many so called # infosec " # professionals " who choose to disregard the real threat posed by #

    @ vinoth I am continually astounded by the willful ignorance of many so called # infosec " # professionals " who choose to disregard the real threat posed by # ai both as an attack vector and an attack surface. Worse yet, some 'respected' practitioners are waiting for the # aibub…