Jordanian Specialists’ Attitudes Towards Employing Artificial Intelligence Applications in Combating Cybercrimes and Enhancing Cybersecurity
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.10921Keywords:
Attitudes, AI applications, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity.Abstract
Objectives: The study aimed to identify Jordanian specialists’ attitudes towards employing artificial intelligence applications in combating cybercrimes and enhancing cybersecurity. It also explored the fields in which these applications are employed, their success factors, and the types of cybercrimes and threats that necessitate the use of AI technologies.
Methods: The study adopted a descriptive survey-based approach in its quantitative dimension, using a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The sample included 100 Jordanian specialists working at the National Center for Cybersecurity.
Results: The findings revealed the most prominent fields of AI application in combating cybercrime: drones (2.93), IP cameras and social analysis applications (2.92), and dynamic GPS tracking (2.86). Key challenges include a weak legislative framework, insufficient financial support, and a shortage of qualified human resources to manage AI technologies. Common cyber threats identified include blackmail, extortion, and data or account hacking. The study also found that Jordanian specialists hold generally positive attitudes toward the use of AI in cybersecurity efforts.
Conclusions: The study concludes that there is strong support among specialists for employing AI in cybercrime prevention. Drones emerged as the most significant application area, while legislative inadequacies were identified as the most critical challenge.
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