DeepSeek halts new signups after large-scale cyber attack

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

  • DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform, has halted new signups due to a large-scale cyberattack
  • The platform gained attention for releasing an advanced AI model that competes with US tech giants at lower costs
  • Attack believed to be a DDoS attack targeting API and Web Chat platforms
  • Users can still access services by logging in with Google account
  • Cybersecurity firm KELA found vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's model, enabling malicious outputs
  • DeepSeek is under scrutiny as its popularity grows
  • BleepingComputer reached out to DeepSeek for comment but did not receive a response




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