DeepSeek App's Security Flaws Spark US Government Concerns, Potential Ban Looms
2025-02-08
A mobile app called DeepSeek is facing potential government ban in the US due to security vulnerabilities. Security experts discovered the app bypasses Apple's App Transport Security (ATS), using insecure HTTP protocols for communication, potentially exposing sensitive data to the Chinese government. Experts warn that even with encrypted communication, sending sensitive data to servers in China remains risky. US lawmakers are pushing for a 60-day ban on DeepSeek from government devices due to national security concerns that the Chinese Communist Party may have created a backdoor for accessing Americans' private data.
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