5 days ago · Data sharing with third parties such as ByteDance; Data analysis and storage in China; Hoog added that the DeepSeek app for Android is even less secure than its iOS counterpart and should also be ...

2 days ago · The connection between DeepSeek and ByteDance could lead to further regulatory scrutiny, especially in regions with strict data protection laws. DeepSeek’s rapid rise to the top of Apple’s App Store charts has only intensified these concerns. Within two weeks of its launch, the app has overtaken ChatGPT as the top free app, offering AI ...

1 day ago · Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and TikTok parent Bytedance announced they had made Deepseek’s service available through their cloud platforms. The country’s three major telecom operators, along with ...

2 days ago · Recent security analyses have revealed that the iOS version of DeepSeek, a widely-used AI chatbot developed by a Chinese company, transmits user data unencrypted to servers controlled by ByteDance. This practice exposes users to potential data interception and raises significant privacy concerns.

5 days ago · The app, which has been the top iOS download since January 25, 2025, transmits sensitive user data unencrypted to servers controlled by ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok. Notably, this discovery has prompted swift bans …

5 days ago · A security analysis has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the DeepSeek iOS app, including the transmission of unencrypted user data to servers controlled by ByteDance. The findings reinforce previous concerns about DeepSeek's security and privacy practices, leading to widespread bans by government agencies and enterprises. Data going to ...

3 days ago · There are growing concerns about the security of the DeepSeek iOS app, as it may be transmitting unprotected user data to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. According to US-based mobile security company NowSecure, who conducted a comprehensive security and privacy assessment of the DeepSeek ...

Jan 31, 2025 · An analysis by privacy firm Privado found that DeepSeek collects and shares sensitive user data, including unique IDs, device details, location, language, prompts and chat history, with...

4 days ago · What's more, the data is sent to servers that are managed by a cloud compute and storage platform named Volcano Engine, which is owned by ByteDance, the Chinese company that also operates TikTok. "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," NowSecure said.

Jan 22, 2025 · TikTok owner ByteDance on Wednesday released an update to its flagship AI model as a global race intensified to create AI models capable of tackling complex problems.