Mapping LLM Misuse in Computing Education: A Survey-Based Risk Analysis of Faculty and Student Contexts
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Source of Publication
International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering Enase Proceedings
Publication Date
1-1-2026
Abstract
Large Language Models (LLMs) have become deeply embedded in computing higher education, yet the misuse risks they introduce for faculty and students remain insufficiently understood from a cybersecurity and data privacy perspective. This paper presents an empirical study in which a structured survey of 105 participants at a computing college was used to identify and systematically risk-score thirteen LLM misuse cases across faculty and student contexts. Using a Likelihood × Impact scoring model, the resulting taxonomy classifies misuse cases as Critical, High, or Medium severity, with over-reliance and skill atrophy, academic integrity violations, and research integrity risks emerging as the highest-priority concerns. Targeted mitigation strategies addressing AI literacy development, institutional policy reform, and scaffolded LLM engagement are proposed in response. The findings contribute an empirically grounded, role-differentiated risk framework applicable to computing education institutions navigating responsible LLM integration.
DOI Link
ISBN
[9789897588280]
ISSN
Publisher
SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications
Volume
1
First Page
587
Last Page
598
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Keywords
Academic Integrity, AI Literacy, Computing Education, Cybersecurity Risk, Hallucination, Large Language Models, LLM Misuse, Risk Assessment
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Creative Commons License

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Recommended Citation
Alzaabi, Noura; El-Attar, Mohamed; Kohail, Sarah; and Niazi, Mahmood, "Mapping LLM Misuse in Computing Education: A Survey-Based Risk Analysis of Faculty and Student Contexts" (2026). All Works. 8328.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/8328
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Open Access
yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series