Rise In Fake DeepSeek Websites Sparks Security Concerns

According to PANews, a cybersecurity report reveals a significant increase in fake DeepSeek websites, with 2,650 phishing sites identified and numbers continuing to rise. Users are urged to exercise caution as these counterfeit domains are primarily used for phishing scams, domain squatting, and traffic diversion. The scams often involve stealing user login credentials, misleading users with similar domain names and interfaces, and tricking them into purchasing virtual assets. The report indicates that large-scale registration of fake DeepSeek domains began on January 26, 2025, peaking on January 28. Although the growth rate has slowed, the number of fraudulent sites continues to increase. Notably, 60% of these fake domains have IP addresses located in the United States. Scammers have also introduced so-called 'DeepSeek-enhanced' virtual currencies, which hold no real value, and websites falsely claiming to offer DeepSeek's internal shares for purchase, posing a risk of significant financial loss to users.