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IT pros fear AI job loss more than AI cybercrime use

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A recent study from the Universities of Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Strathclyde reveals that IT professionals engaging in cybercrime as a side hustle are more concerned about AI potentially displacing their regular jobs than about using AI for criminal activities. The research suggests that the fear of AI-generated job losses could inadvertently push these individuals further into cybercriminality. AI

IMPACT AI's potential to displace jobs may inadvertently fuel cybercrime among IT professionals.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a study's findings on the attitudes of IT professionals towards AI and cybercrime, which falls under commentary on industry trends.

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IT pros fear AI job loss more than AI cybercrime use

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    Cybercrime as a side job: For some IT professionals, cybercriminal activity is a lucrative additional income that they pursue alongside their regular job. A

    # Cybercrime als Nebenjob: Für manchen IT-Fachmann ist cyberkriminelle Aktivität ein lukrativer Zuverdienst, den er neben seinem regulären Beruf betreibt. Eine neue Studie der Universitäten Edinburgh, Cambridge und Strathclyde zeigt nun, dass sich diese Personengruppe weniger Sor…

    LINKS arxiv.org/…/2603.29545

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