Cybersafetyconnections February 3,2025 vol# 205 

  • From Konbriefing, there was a recent cyberattack on a Chinese AI platform, DeepSeek that is believed to be DDos attack. 
  • The cyberattack caused DeepSeek to disable its new user registration platform. 
  • This cyberattack happened because of a vulnerability in the platform. 
  • No cybercriminal had taken responsibility for the cyberattack. 
  • Here is how DeepSeek mitigated and can mitigate loss from the cyberattack. 

What happened? 

6 Intriguing DDoS You Need to Know About 

From Forbes  we have reports of a recent cyberattack on a Chinese AI platform, DeepSeek believed to be distributed denial-of-service (DDos) attack. These attacks overwhelm networks with data from multiple sources over a brief period, resulting in temporary service interruptions.  

Who was impacted? 

Fast and Easy 

The distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) targeted DeepSeek API and web chat platform and this forced the platform to disable new user registrations. 

Why did it happen? 

What Happens When Someone Discovers a Software… 

There was vulnerability in the platform as reported by Cybersecurity researchers, KELA who were able to jailbreak DeepSeek’s model, enabling it to produce malicious outputs, including ransomware development, instructions for creating toxins and the fabrication of sensitive content. 

Which cybercriminal group was responsible for the cyberattack? 

Major Distributed Denial of Service Attack on Maur… 

No cybercriminal has claimed responsibility for the attack. 

Here is how DeepSeek mitigated loss from cyberattack 

OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix 

The attack forced the platform to disable new user registrations, since the distributed denial-of-service attack was believed to be targeting its API and web chat platform.   

Here are 9 simple tips to protect yourself when using AI platforms:  

According to Forbes here is how to mitigate loss from cyberattacks: 

1. Limit Personal Information 

  • Only share necessary personal information with AI platforms.  
  • Do not link your main email or financial accounts to these platforms. 

 2. Use Strong Passwords 

  • Strong and unique passwords for each account on AI platforms. A password manager can help with this.  
  •  Turn on multi-factor authentication whenever available for extra security.  

3. Watch for Phishing Scams 

  • Be careful with emails, messages, or links that seem to come from AI platforms, especially after a cyber incident.  
  • Always check the source before clicking any links or giving out information.  

4. Check Account Activity Regularly 

  •  Look at your account activity regularly for any strange logins or changes. Set alerts for unauthorized access attempts. 

 5. Stay Informed About Security 

  •  Keep up with updates from the AI platform about security and any possible breaches. Use any free credit monitoring services that may be available.  

6. Know the Privacy Policy 

  • Read and understand how the platform manages your data. Make sure they follow good encryption and data security practices.  

7. Avoid Jailbreaking 

  • Do not try to manipulate AI platforms. This could cause risks or go against the rules.  

8. Use Good Security Software 

  • Install and regularly update reliable antivirus and anti-malware software on devices that access AI platforms. 

 9. Support Transparency  

  •  Use platforms that are clear about their security measures and show they are working to fix vulnerabilities.  

Conclusion 

By following these tips, you can better protect your personal information and reduce risks when using AI platforms. 

Subscribe to get the latest blog post.