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Chinese Hackers Use DeepSeek to Boost Attacks, Researchers Say.
| Τίτλος: | Chinese Hackers Use DeepSeek to Boost Attacks, Researchers Say. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Anderson, Mark (AUTHOR) |
| Πηγή: | Bloomberg.com. 8/24/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | *Computer hacking, *Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Internet security, National security |
| Περίληψη: | The article focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Chinese state-affiliated hacking groups to enhance cyberattacks abroad. Researchers from the Taiwanese firm TeamT5 report that these groups have integrated open-source AI models like DeepSeek into various stages of their operations, including reconnaissance and exploit development, leading to a more than twofold increase in attacks. DeepSeek is favored for its high performance, customizability, low cost, and relatively weak cybersecurity safeguards compared to Western AI models, which have stricter guardrails. Additionally, some Chinese hackers have employed AI tools from U.S.-based companies such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude Code to assist in complex hacking tasks. These developments have raised concerns among U.S. national security officials about the autonomous capabilities of advanced AI models in cyber operations. [Extracted from the article] |
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