Chinese AI Used To Launch Attacks—Here’s What Happened Next

A Chinese threat actor used a DeepSeek-powered AI agent to attack vulnerable servers, but the operation backfired, according to Forbes contributor Zak Doffman. The incident highlights the risks and unintended consequences of using AI in cyberattacks.

Chinese AI Used To Launch Attacks—Here’s What Happened Next By Zak Doffman, ContributorSource: Forbes Innovation https://www.forbes.com/innovation/ A Chinese threat actor used a DeepSeek /compare/llama-4-vs-deepseek-r1 -powered AI agent /glossary/ai-agent to attack vulnerable servers — then it backfired.Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.