Sensitive DeepSeek Data Was Exposed to the Web, Cybersecurity Firm Says - Slashdot
Feb 01, 2025 - it.slashdot.org
A cybersecurity firm, Wiz, based in New York, discovered a significant data exposure from the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. The exposed data, found on the open internet, included over a million lines of sensitive information such as digital software keys and chat logs from users interacting with DeepSeek's AI assistant.
Wiz reported the issue to DeepSeek, who promptly secured the data within an hour. However, Wiz's chief technology officer expressed concern that the simplicity of accessing the data suggests other parties might have also discovered the vulnerability.
Key takeaways:
Wiz, a New York-based cybersecurity firm, discovered sensitive data from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek exposed online.
The exposed data included over a million lines of unsecured information, such as digital software keys and chat logs.
DeepSeek removed the exposed data in less than an hour after being alerted by Wiz.
Wiz's CTO expressed concern that the data was so easily accessible, suggesting others may have found it as well.
