DeepSeek data exposed online before swift removal
Cybersecurity firm Wiz found DeepSeek’s sensitive data exposed online.

A cybersecurity firm Wiz has discovered that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek inadvertently exposed sensitive data online. New York-based Wiz found more than a million lines of unsecured information, including digital software keys and chat logs capturing user interactions with the company’s AI assistant.
DeepSeek acted swiftly to secure the data after Wiz reported the issue. The company’s chief technology officer noted that the exposure was easy to find, raising concerns that others may have accessed the information before it was taken down. DeepSeek has not commented on the incident.
The startup has gained rapid popularity, with its AI assistant surpassing ChatGPT in downloads from Apple’s App Store. Its rise has intensified competition in the AI sector, sparking debates about the sustainability of US tech giants’ business models and profit margins.