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A significant cyberattack on the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has raised alarms about the vulnerabilities inherent in AI technologies. This attack, which led to the suspension of new user registrations, is believed to be a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assault targeting DeepSeek's API and web chat functionalities. The incident highlights the urgent need for consumers to be aware of the security risks associated with AI platforms, especially as DeepSeek has recently surpassed ChatGPT in popularity on the Apple App Store.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified serious flaws in DeepSeek's architecture, with reports indicating that the platform can be manipulated to produce harmful outputs, including instructions for creating ransomware and toxins. This situation underscores the necessity for stronger cybersecurity measures as AI technologies continue to evolve. Consumers are urged to adopt proactive strategies to safeguard their personal information while engaging with AI platforms.
• DeepSeek faced a large-scale cyberattack, raising security concerns.
• Cybersecurity firm KELA identified vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI model.
A cyberattack refers to malicious attempts to disrupt or damage a computer network or system, as seen with DeepSeek.
DDoS is a type of cyberattack where multiple systems overwhelm a target's resources, which was the method used against DeepSeek.
Jailbreaking involves manipulating an AI model to bypass restrictions, allowing it to generate harmful outputs.
DeepSeek is an AI platform that recently gained popularity but faced a significant cyberattack exposing its vulnerabilities.
KELA is a cybersecurity firm that reported vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI model, highlighting security risks.
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