China-based hacker employs DeepSeek in autonomous threat campaign

A China-based hacking group has utilized the DeepSeek AI model to automate parts of a cyberattack against a security firm. The operation indicates a shift toward the use of commercially available artificial intelligence tools to increase the efficiency and speed of digital intrusions. By integrating AI into their workflows, threat actors can automate reconnaissance and exploit development, lowering the barrier for sophisticated attacks against organizations.