Chinese Tech Startup DeepSeek Targeted by Large-Scale Malicious Attacks

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Chinese tech startup DeepSeek has recently been targeted by large-scale malicious attacks, which have significantly impacted its services and operations. The attacks, which began on Monday, have led to disruptions in user registration processes and have caused outages in various services, including the API and web chat services.

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The cyberattacks have forced DeepSeek to temporarily limit new user registrations. Initially, the company restricted registrations to users with China-based phone numbers, but this requirement has since been lifted. Users are now able to register using Google or Apple IDs, as well as email addresses. Existing users have been unaffected and can continue to access their accounts normally.

The nature and source of the attacks remain unclear, but they have been described as "large-scale malicious attacks" that have overwhelmed DeepSeek's systems. The company has not provided specific details about the attackers or the extent of the damage, but it is actively investigating the breach with the help of cybersecurity experts.

The attacks have also had a broader impact on the tech industry. DeepSeek's rise to prominence, marked by its top-rated AI app dethroning OpenAI's ChatGPT on Apple's App Store, has been overshadowed by these security issues. The incident has raised concerns about the security and integrity of rapidly growing AI platforms, highlighting the ongoing threat of cybercrime.

In response to the attacks, DeepSeek has taken several precautionary steps, including restricting new registrations and urging users to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. The company has also assured users that it will implement robust security measures to prevent future incidents and will keep users informed through official communications.