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Hackers Use Fake DeepSeek TUI GitHub Repositories to Deliver Malware

📅 11 May 2026 at 15:11 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Hackers Use Fake DeepSeek TUI GitHub Repositories to Deliver Malware

Hackers are once again targeting developers and AI enthusiasts by impersonating popular open-source tools on GitHub. This time, the target is DeepSeek TUI, a legitimate terminal-based intelligent agent that allows users to interact with DeepSeek large language models directly from the command line. With the recent release of DeepSeek v4 and a widely shared post […] The post Hackers Use Fake DeepSeek TUI GitHub Repositories to Deliver Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

Hackers impersonated DeepSeek TUI on GitHub, targeting developers and AI enthusiasts with fake repositories delivering malware. This attack exploits the trust in open-source tools and highlights the importance of verifying software authenticity.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
GitHub repositories
Attack Vectors
Impersonation of legitimate tool
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Developers and AI enthusiasts using DeepSeek TUI
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Verify software authenticity before installation
2Regularly monitor GitHub repositories for suspicious activity
3Implement strict access controls for developer accounts
📦Affected Products
DeepSeek TUI

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