Event Brief
Researchers say China-linked hackers use DeepSeek
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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