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Hacker uses DeepSeek AI to autonomously attack vulnerable servers

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is using the DeepSeek AI model and the open-source Hermes Agent to conduct autonomous cyberattacks on exposed servers with limited human involvement. [...]

Analysis

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is using the DeepSeek AI model and the open-source Hermes Agent to conduct autonomous cyberattacks on exposed servers with limited human involvement. [...]
Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Jul 31, 2026.

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