Delete DeepSeek Now: Your iOS App Security Nightmare Uncovered!

DeepSeek’s iOS app is a security nightmare, transmitting data in plaintext, using outdated ciphers, and sending data to China. Researchers say it’s linked to the Chinese Communist Party. If it’s on your device, consider deleting it ASAP!

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Hot Take:

DeepSeek’s iOS app is like that one friend who insists on wearing a trench coat in July — shady and not to be trusted. If you still have it on your phone, it’s time to break up with this digital drama queen before your data takes a one-way trip to China. And hey, when US lawmakers unite to ban an app, you know it’s time to hit uninstall faster than a TikTok trend!

Key Points:

  • DeepSeek app found to transmit data in plaintext and uses outdated security measures.
  • Data sent to China using ByteDance’s Volcano Engine cloud service.
  • US lawmakers propose a bill to ban DeepSeek on government devices.
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise warns of data breach affecting 10 employees.
  • Phishing campaign using Salesforce email to target Facebook users.

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