Cyberattack on DeepSeek, including brute-force assault, started in US: Chinese state media
A massive cyberattack on China's AI start-up DeepSeek has been traced back to the United States, according to China's state broadcaster CCTV. The attack began on January 3 and intensified with a significant brute-force assault using US IP addresses earlier this week. This development comes shortly after DeepSeek launched a new AI assistant that promises to be more cost-effective and data-efficient than existing US models, potentially challenging the dominance of American AI technology.
The cyberattack initially involved distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) tactics aimed at overwhelming DeepSeek's servers. As the attack progressed, it shifted to more targeted brute-force methods, attempting to crack user credentials and gain insights into DeepSeek's operations. This aggressive move highlights the competitive tensions in the AI industry, particularly as DeepSeek's innovation is perceived as a significant milestone that could alter investment dynamics in AI development. Chinese cybersecurity firm QAX Technology Group confirmed that all identified attack IPs originated from the US, underscoring the geopolitical undertones of this digital confrontation.
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A massive cyberattack on China's AI start-up DeepSeek has been traced back to the United States, according to China's state broadcaster CCTV. The attack began on January 3 and intensified with a significant brute-force assault using US IP addresses earlier this week. This development comes shortly after DeepSeek launched a new AI assistant that promises to be more cost-effective and data-efficient than existing US models, potentially challenging the dominance of American AI technology.
The cyberattack initially involved distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) tactics aimed at overwhelming DeepSeek's servers. As the attack progressed, it shifted to more targeted brute-force methods, attempting to crack user credentials and gain insights into DeepSeek's operations. This aggressive move highlights the competitive tensions in the AI industry, particularly as DeepSeek's innovation is perceived as a significant milestone that could alter investment dynamics in AI development. Chinese cybersecurity firm QAX Technology Group confirmed that all identified attack IPs originated from the US, underscoring the geopolitical undertones of this digital confrontation.
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