Chinese state-affiliated hackers doubled cyberattack frequency by using AI tools like DeepSeek to automate tasks and create sophisticated malicious software, researchers report.
DeepSeek is gaining traction among hackers due to its low cost
Aug 25, 2026
12:12 pm
What's the storyChinese state-affiliated hackers have doubled their cyberattacks by using DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, a report by Taiwanese research firm TeamT5 has revealed.
The study highlights how these experienced hackers are leveraging basic AI tools to scale up their operations and target foreign entities.
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