Chinese hackers used DeepSeek and other AI tools in sweeping global cyberattacks, report finds

Security researchers have identified a state-linked Chinese hacking group utilizing DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence models to facilitate cyberattacks against more than 200 global targets. The attackers employed these tools to automate vulnerability scanning and refine malicious code, increasing the efficiency of their infiltration efforts. This activity highlights a growing trend of nation-state actors leveraging publicly available AI models to scale and accelerate the complexity of international digital espionage campaigns.