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The researchers said the cybercriminals created multiple websites to mimic the original Deepseek page.
That way, they were able to display malicious content to some people, and benign content to others.
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The targets were shown fake Deepseek software which granted the attackers full remote unauthorized access to their computers.
This is yet another proof that internet buzz does not translate to legitimacy.
Cybercriminals are getting better at faking engagement, inflating download numbers, and writing fraudulent positive reviews.
To remain safe on the internet, one must be vigilant at all times.
Software should always be downloaded from legitimate sources, whose URLs need to be checked meticulously.
