The article discusses a troubling trend where cybersecurity professionals, facing economic pressures and stagnating salaries, are turning to cybercrime for additional income. The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) has noted a rise in Dark Web advertisements for cybercriminal services, such as developing phishing pages or using AI for malicious coding, by individuals with legitimate cybersecurity day jobs. This shift is driven by mass layoffs and economic uncertainty in the cyber sector, exacerbating stress and employee dissatisfaction. Experts recommend that enterprises improve their understanding of cybersecurity roles, provide professional development, and focus on mental health to combat insider threats and close the skills gap.
