Chinese Hacker Uses DeepSeek and Telegram to Launch Automated Cyberattacks
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
Chinese hackers use Telegram to command DeepSeek for autonomous attacks.
A Chinese-speaking threat actor has been found to be using DeepSeek, an AI model, to launch autonomous attacks via Telegram instructions. This development is significant as it highlights the potential misuse of AI technology for cyberattacks. The actor uses the open-source Hermes Agent framework to exploit internet-facing systems, making the attacks more efficient and widespread.
As we have previously reported on the capabilities and updates of DeepSeek, this new information raises concerns about the security and control of such powerful AI models. The fact that the attacks can be launched autonomously, with minimal human intervention, makes them more challenging to detect and mitigate.
What to watch next is how DeepSeek and other AI model developers respond to this vulnerability and take steps to prevent such misuse in the future. Additionally, cybersecurity experts and authorities will be closely monitoring the situation to understand the full extent of these attacks and to develop strategies to counter them. The use of AI in cyberattacks is a rapidly evolving field, and this incident underscores the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to prevent such threats.
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