<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A fake AI assistant named DeepSeek-R1 is being used to distribute malware and steal user data as discovered by researchers at Kaspersky.</li><li>The fraudulent campaign involves fake websites and paid Google ads that redirect users to a website posing as the legitimate DeepSeek platform to trick them into downloading malware.</li><li>The installed malware bypasses Windows Defender, manipulates web browsers to route traffic through a controlled proxy, allowing cybercriminals to spy on users and steal sensitive data.</li><li>Users are advised to verify the source of downloads, especially for AI tools, to mitigate such risks as cybercriminals increasingly exploit the popularity of AI tools for malicious activities.</li></ul>

Fake AI Assistant DeepSeek-R1 Spreads Malware To Steal User Data

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