DeepSeek’s Security Nightmare: Unencrypted Data and Chinese Ties Spark Global Alarm
DeepSeek’s iOS app is sending sensitive data unencrypted, raising security alarms. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s also collecting extensive user data and ignoring best security practices. It’s like leaving your house unlocked and posting the address on social media. The app’s risky behavior has even inspired some governments to ban it from official devices.
Hot Take:
In a world where the only thing that should be “transparent” is your morning toast, DeepSeek’s mobile app seems hell-bent on sending your data on a world tour without a passport or encryption. Forget the travel ban; your personal information is having a party on the internet highway, and everybody’s invited!
Key Points:
- DeepSeek’s iOS app sends sensitive data over the internet without encryption, making it susceptible to cyberattacks.
- The app’s security flaws include using outdated encryption methods and hard-coded keys.
- Data is sent to servers owned by ByteDance, sparking concerns about data privacy and Chinese influence.
- Cybercriminals are exploiting DeepSeek’s AI capabilities for malicious purposes.
- DeepSeek has been banned on government devices in several countries due to security risks.
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