Chinese state-affiliated hackers are now conducting twice as many attacks as before adopting artificial intelligence, according to Taiwanese threat intelligence firm TeamT5. DeepSeek has become the preferred tool for Chinese hackers due to its power combined with very weak cyber guardrails, unlike Western models which impose much stricter restrictions. A ten-person Chinese startup was identified selling intrusion software for 300,000 to 500,000 yuan, approximately $44,500 to $74,000, to at least four hacker groups. These groups used AI at various stages of attacks, including generating exploit code and mapping target systems. North Korean group Kimsuky is also testing local AI models, illustrating a global trend of malicious actors adopting AI technology.
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