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Chinese state-linked groups use Kimi K3 and DeepSeek AI for cyberattacks

Source: Bloomberg
Time: 6:44 AM
Weight: 95/100High importance
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What happened?

State-affiliated Chinese hacking groups have integrated open-source artificial intelligence models, including DeepSeek, into their cyber operations to increase the scale of their activities.

Why it matters

According to researchers at the Taiwanese firm TeamT5, these cyberattackers have more than doubled their volume of strikes since they began delegating routine tasks to AI.

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The researchers identified DeepSeek as a preferred tool because of its high performance and the ease with which it can be customized for specific malicious needs.

The adoption of these tools matters because it allows experienced hackers to achieve significant breakthroughs using relatively basic AI.

By automating mundane technical processes, attackers can focus on developing more advanced malicious software, also known as malware.

This shift provides state-linked groups with the infrastructure to hit targets abroad with greater frequency and efficiency, overcoming previous limitations in human labor and resource allocation.

While researchers cannot always pinpoint the exact model used in every incident, they observed that Chinese hackers are increasingly relying on domestic AI offerings.

These tools are currently being utilized to streamline the creation of code for cyberattacks and to manage the daily logistics of digital espionage.

As these open-source models continue to evolve, the ability for cyber groups to scale their operations against international targets remains a central concern for security analysts.

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