The Chinese company DeepSeek faced a data breach when its servers accidentally exposed over a million lines of sensitive information online. We explore the details of the incident and its impact below.
Overview of the Data Leak
According to cybersecurity firm Wiz, DeepSeek servers were unintentionally exposed online, revealing unencrypted data, application keys, and user-initiated prompts to the company’s free AI assistant.
Reaction to the Incident
Ami Luttwak, the technology officer at Wiz, noted that DeepSeek removed the data from its servers within less than an hour after being alerted. He stated, "This was so simple to find, we believe we’re not the only ones who found it." As of now, DeepSeek has not commented on this matter.
Impact on the AI Market
Despite the controversy, DeepSeek continues to generate interest in China after launching its virtual assistant. The startup's success even sparked some reactions in the U.S. DeepSeek surpassed ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store downloads, causing a decline in tech stocks on the international market.
The DeepSeek data leak incident has highlighted both security challenges in the AI sector and the innovative capabilities of the Chinese startup. Whether the company will take further action remains unclear, but the incident has already impacted the global tech market.
