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[Eye Opener] Is DeepSeek The Next Threat in Social Engineering?

ID: 44201ac6-bcd8-5ce7-96ea-8011595ae81c

STIX ID: report--44201ac6-bcd8-5ce7-96ea-8011595ae81c

Feed Name: KnowBe4 Blog

Date Published: 2025-01-28

Date Updated: 2026-04-28

Author: Stu Sjouwerman

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The report discusses DeepSeek’s rapid rise and efficiency (e.g., DeepSeek-V3/R1 on H800 chips) alongside concerns about biased outputs and refusal to engage on sensitive topics, warning that its low-cost scalability could enable misinformation and large-scale social engineering/phishing. It emphasizes that while the technology is powerful and accessible, it also expands the attack surface for bad actors, underscoring the need for vigilance and AI-powered defenses.

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