Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber deception campaign exploiting the rising popularity of DeepSeek AI to distribute malware via fraudulent websites. Cybercriminals created fake DeepSeek domains, such as "deepseek-pc-ai[.]com", using geofencing technology to tailor attacks by region and evade detection.
A key tactic involved compromising an Australian company’s X account, amplifying malicious links through bot-generated reposts, reaching 1.2 million impressions. Visitors downloading the fake DeepSeek AI client unknowingly installed malware, granting attackers remote access to their systems via PowerShell scripts.
Kaspersky recommends: Verify URLs to avoid deceptive AI sites. Use security solutions like Kaspersky Premium to block threats. Keep software updated to prevent vulnerabilities.
Stay vigilant against evolving cyber threats.
10-03-2025
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