Chinese Hacker Uses DeepSeek AI to Orchestrate Vulnerability Exploits

A Chinese threat actor has been observed using AI, specifically DeepSeek's Hermes Agent, to automate and scale their cyberattacks. The actor combined AI-driven reconnaissance and vulnerability exploitation with manual techniques, targeting internet-exposed infrastructure in Asia. While the observed campaign had limited impact, it demonstrates a growing trend of AI-augmented offensive capabilities becoming more accessible and effective.