25 August 2026
Chinese hackers double attacks using DeepSeek AI
First reported
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- State-backed Chinese hacking groups more than doubled their cyberattacks after incorporating DeepSeek, an open-source AI model, into malware development and reconnaissance operations.
- DeepSeek attracted hackers because it is powerful yet has minimal safety restrictions, unlike commercial models with stronger safeguards built in.
Where they differ
Reported by The Decoder