Forbes January 28, 2025
Alex Vakulov

The cybersecurity challenges posed by AI platforms and chat assistants have become increasingly concerning. A recent cyberattack targeting the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek underscores the vulnerabilities of these technologies and highlights the need for consumers to remain vigilant.

The Problem: DeepSeek’s Cyberattack And Its Implications

DeepSeek, a new AI platform that has quickly gained attention for its advanced and cost-effective AI model, recently faced a “large-scale” cyberattack. The attack, which forced the platform to disable new user registrations, is believed to be a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting its API and web chat platform. While existing users can still access the platform, this incident raises broader questions about the security of AI-driven platforms and the potential risks they pose to...

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