Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek's Rise to Fuel Cyber Attacks
gbhackersAmid the surging popularity of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model from an emerging Chinese startup, cybercriminals have wasted no time leveraging the widespread attention to launch fraudulent schemes.
While the innovative AI tool has captivated global audiences, its meteoric rise has brought with it a new wave of malicious campaigns that prey on users’ enthusiasm and curiosity.
Malware Deployments
In the days following DeepSeek’s sudden ascent, security analysts have observed an alarming increase in phishing campaigns and malware deployments exploiting its brand.
One notable example involves lookalike websites impersonating DeepSeek’s official platform.
These counterfeit domains lure unwitting users into downloading malware disguised as the AI model itself.
ESET’s cybersecurity researchers have identified one such malicious file as “Win32/Packed.NSIS.A,” planted through a fraudulent “Download Now” option a deviation from the legitimate platform’s “Start Now” call-to-action.
Adding further deceit, certain malware instances were found ...
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