DeepSeek iOS app sends data

DeepSeek's iOS app is a security nightmare, and that's before you consider its TikTok links
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Multiple security flaws found in DeepSeek iOS app, including sending unencrypted data
The DeepSeek iOS app globally disables App Transport Security (ATS) which is an iOS platform level protection that prevents sensitive data from being sent over unencrypted channels. Since this protection is disabled, the app can ( and does) send unencrypted data over the internet.
DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
A little over two weeks ago, a largely unknown China-based company named DeepSeek stunned the AI world with the release of an open source AI chatbot that had simulated reasoning capabilities that were largely on par with those from market leader OpenAI.
Apple releases urgent iOS 18.3 security update to target ‘cyberthreats’ due to flaw
An Apple update a day keeps the hacker away. Apple has released the iOS 18.3 system update along with a warning to install it immediately because it erases vulnerabilities that are being exploited by cybercriminals.
DeepSeek’s iOS App Raises Major Security Concerns With Its Unencrypted Data Transmission
DeepSeek iOS app transmits unencrypted data, raising security concerns, with multiple nations banning it over risks.
Security flaws and privacy concerns plague DeepSeek iOS app
According to NowSecure, the Chinese-based AI chatbot has significant data security and storage flaws. The app, which launched to considerable attention last month, reportedly transmits sensitive data over the internet without encryption, making it vulnerable to interception and manipulation.
DeepSeek iOS App Poses Major Security Risk: Data Sent Unencrypted to ByteDance Servers
Apple’s App Transport Security (ATS) is designed to ensure encrypted communication over iOS apps. However, DeepSeek has globally disabled ATS, exposing user data to potential interception. This means that any attacker monitoring network traffic could access user details, putting both individuals and organizations at risk.
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