Researchers report that state-affiliated cyber groups have more than doubled the amount of attacks. They say the groups are using DeepSeek as part of their attack activity, according to the researchers.
WHO:Researchers
WHAT:Researchers say state-affiliated cyber groups are using DeepSeek in attacks and that attack volume has more than doubled.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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