DeepSeek R1: The Hacker's New Best Friend?

DeepSeek's R1 model can generate working malware code, like keyloggers and basic ransomware, with some technical adjustments. It's a potential tool for cybercriminals seeking to exploit its capabilities.

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Mar 17, 2025 1 min read

DeepSeek R1: The Hacker's New Best Friend?

🔍 #DeepSeek's R1 model can create basic malware with some tweaks. Is this a boon or bane for cyber enthusiasts? #CyberSecurity #MalwareResearch

DeepSeek's flagship R1 can produce malware code, including keyloggers and ransomware.
The generated code requires technical tweaking for practical use.
Potentially beneficial for cybercriminals looking for exploitable tools.

The Register: DeepSeek can be gently persuaded to spit out malware code