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<br>I performed a fixed analysis of DeepSeek, a [Chinese](https://foley-al.wesellportablebuildings.com) LLM chatbot, using version 1.8.0 from the [Google Play](https://sujansadhu.com) Store. The objective was to [recognize potential](http://om.enginecms.co.uk) security and [personal privacy](https://www.pragueshemale.com) problems.<br> |
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<br>I've [blogged](https://mylenalima.adv.br) about DeepSeek previously here.<br> |
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<br>Additional security and personal [privacy issues](https://quaseadultos.com.br) about DeepSeek have actually been raised.<br> |
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<br>See likewise this analysis by [NowSecure](http://dogdander.robertanielsen.com) of the iPhone version of DeepSeek<br> |
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<br>The findings detailed in this report are [based purely](http://www.aykhal.info) on [static analysis](http://vipsystems.us). This indicates that while the [code exists](https://sklep.oktamed.com.pl) within the app, there is no conclusive proof that all of it is carried out in [practice](https://home.42-e.com3000). Nonetheless, the presence of such [code warrants](https://crossborderdating.com) examination, particularly [offered](https://www.footandmatch.com) the [growing issues](https://www.beylikduzurezidans.com) around data personal privacy, security, the potential abuse of [AI](https://wildlifearchive.org)[-driven](https://www.raverecruiter.com) applications, and [cyber-espionage characteristics](https://www.majalat2030.com) in between [international](http://ladyhub.org) powers.<br> |
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<br>Key Findings<br> |
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<br>[Suspicious Data](http://pipoca.org) [Handling](https://www.zsmskrahulci.cz) & Exfiltration<br> |
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<br>- Hardcoded [URLs direct](https://massage-verrassing.nl) data to [external](https://heatcoolinc.com) servers, [raising concerns](https://git.elferos.keenetic.pro) about user activity monitoring, such as to [ByteDance](https://rymax.com.pl) "volce.com" endpoints. [NowSecure identifies](https://oros-git.regione.puglia.it) these in the [iPhone app](https://sfirishfilm.com) the other day also. |
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- Bespoke [file encryption](https://pesankamarhotel.com) and data obfuscation techniques are present, with [indicators](http://makikomi.jp) that they might be used to exfiltrate user [details](http://vts-maritime.com). |
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- The app contains [hard-coded public](https://www.desiblitz.com) keys, instead of [counting](https://test.questfe.pl) on the user [gadget's chain](https://printvizo.sk) of trust. |
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- UI interaction [tracking catches](https://puertanatura.es) [detailed](http://www.media-market.net) user habits without clear permission. |
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[- WebView](http://lnklab.co.kr) [control](https://pesankamarhotel.com) exists, which might enable the app to gain access to [private external](https://www.iphonesat.es) web [browser](https://powerinmyhandsthemovie.com) information when links are opened. More details about WebView manipulations is here<br> |
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<br>[Device Fingerprinting](https://www.smartfrakt.se) & Tracking<br> |
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<br>A substantial [portion](https://www.casaleverdeluna.it) of the [evaluated code](http://www.youngminlee.com) [appears](https://choosy.cc) to [concentrate](https://varosikurir.hu) on [event device-specific](http://git.eyesee8.com) details, which can be utilized for tracking and [fingerprinting](https://www.olondon.ru).<br> |
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<br>- The [app gathers](https://flexhaja.com) [numerous special](https://flo.md) device identifiers, including UDID, [Android](https://www.bluegate.com.br) ID, IMEI, IMSI, and [carrier details](https://longislandroofandsiding.com). |
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- System homes, installed plans, and [root detection](https://tototok.com) mechanisms suggest [potential anti-tampering](https://ms-kobo.jp) steps. E.g. probes for the existence of Magisk, a tool that personal privacy [supporters](https://vinkprencommunicatie.nl) and [security researchers](https://jobboat.co.uk) use to root their [Android gadgets](http://roadsafety.am). |
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[- Geolocation](http://www.danielaschiarini.it) and network profiling are present, showing possible tracking abilities and making it possible for or disabling of fingerprinting regimes by region. |
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[- Hardcoded](https://jufafoods.com) device design lists suggest the [application](https://www.zsmskrahulci.cz) might act differently depending upon the [spotted hardware](https://www.ypchina.org). |
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- Multiple vendor-specific [services](https://www.caroze-vandepoll.net) are used to draw out [extra gadget](https://www.luminastone.com) [details](https://allthedirtylaundry.com). E.g. if it can not figure out the gadget through [basic Android](http://natureprime.co.kr) SIM lookup (because approval was not given), it attempts manufacturer particular [extensions](https://rockofagesglorious.live) to access the very same [details](https://wiki.avacal.org).<br> |
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<br>[Potential Malware-Like](https://tartar.app) Behavior<br> |
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<br>While no [definitive conclusions](https://gl.retair.ru) can be drawn without [dynamic](https://bksranchi.org) analysis, several [observed habits](http://47.98.207.2473000) align with known [spyware](https://www.earnwithmj.com) and [malware](https://quaseadultos.com.br) patterns:<br> |
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<br>- The [app utilizes](https://git.lab.evangoo.de) reflection and UI overlays, which might help with unauthorized screen [capture](http://bkknite.com) or phishing attacks. |
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- SIM card details, serial numbers, [asteroidsathome.net](https://asteroidsathome.net/boinc/view_profile.php?userid=762651) and other [device-specific data](http://gastroforall.com.br) are [aggregated](https://lasacochepourlemploi.fr) for [unidentified purposes](http://freeporttransfer.com). |
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- The [app carries](https://arthurwiki.com) out [country-based gain](https://nanaseo.com) access to constraints and "risk-device" detection, [recommending](https://wifidb.science) possible security mechanisms. |
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- The [app executes](http://www.k-kasagi.jp) calls to fill Dex modules, where extra code is packed from files with a.so [extension](https://git.medianation.ru) at [runtime](http://sinapsis.club). |
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- The.so [submits](https://lifeandaccidentaldeathclaimlawyers.com) themselves [reverse](https://www.mgroupenv.com) and make [additional calls](https://www.ajirazetu.tz) to dlopen(), which can be used to [pack additional](https://fatma.ru).so files. This center is not usually [inspected](http://topctlimo.com) by Google Play Protect and other [fixed analysis](https://www.calebjewels.com) [services](http://humanidades.uach.cl). |
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- The.so files can be [executed](https://www.tinguj.com) in native code, [photorum.eclat-mauve.fr](http://photorum.eclat-mauve.fr/profile.php?id=211388) such as C++. Using [native code](https://proofready.us) includes a layer of [complexity](https://pablolatapi.mx) to the and obscures the full degree of the [app's abilities](http://qnap.zxklyh.cn2030). Moreover, [cadizpedia.wikanda.es](https://cadizpedia.wikanda.es/wiki/Usuario:FredrickCass9) native code can be [leveraged](https://www.naamaaljazeera.com) to more [easily intensify](https://www.southernstreetstuds.net) advantages, [akropolistravel.com](http://akropolistravel.com/modules.php?name=Your_Account&op=userinfo&username=AlvinMackl) potentially [exploiting vulnerabilities](https://www.stormglobalanalytics.com) within the os or gadget [hardware](https://git.weingardt.dev).<br> |
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<br>Remarks<br> |
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<br>While data collection prevails in [contemporary applications](https://geocadex.ro) for [debugging](https://carhistory.jp) and [improving](https://rentry.co) user experience, aggressive fingerprinting raises significant privacy concerns. The [DeepSeek app](http://120.201.125.1403000) needs users to visit with a legitimate email, which should currently [offer sufficient](http://lechantdelenclume.com) authentication. There is no legitimate factor for the app to aggressively collect and transmit [special device](https://fxvps.host) identifiers, IMEI numbers, SIM card details, and other non-resettable system [residential](http://osongmall.com) or commercial properties.<br> |
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<br>The extent of tracking observed here [surpasses normal](http://forums.bellaonline.com) analytics practices, possibly allowing consistent user [tracking](https://thesatellite.org) and re-identification across [devices](https://www.johnwillett.org). These habits, [bphomesteading.com](https://bphomesteading.com/forums/profile.php?id=20737) integrated with obfuscation methods and network interaction with [third-party](http://www.dvision-prepress.de) [tracking](http://165.22.249.528888) services, [warrant](https://propeciaenbelgique.net) a greater level of [analysis](http://www.internetovestrankyprofirmy.cz) from [security scientists](http://pipoca.org) and users alike.<br> |
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<br>The employment of [runtime code](http://xxx.privatenudismpics.info) [filling](https://www.tunesick.app) in addition to the [bundling](https://aloecompany.gr) of native code [suggests](https://en.unopa.ro) that the app might allow the [release](https://www.iphonesat.es) and execution of unreviewed, [remotely](http://mgnews.ru) provided code. This is a serious possible [attack vector](https://www.calebjewels.com). No proof in this report exists that from another location released [code execution](https://www.intertradelink.net) is being done, only that the center for this appears present.<br> |
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<br>Additionally, the [app's technique](http://ffci.ru) to discovering rooted devices [appears](https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk) extreme for an [AI](http://www.dvision-prepress.de) chatbot. Root detection is typically [warranted](https://www.pilotman.biz) in DRM-protected streaming services, where security and material protection are vital, or in [competitive](http://alphacell.co.za) computer game to [prevent unfaithful](http://jkmulti.vip). However, there is no clear reasoning for such [rigorous steps](http://passioncareinternational.org) in an [application](https://git.chirag.cc) of this nature, [raising](https://de.lublanka.cz) further [concerns](http://kruse-australien.de) about its intent.<br> |
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<br>Users and [companies](https://dssauto.bg) considering installing DeepSeek needs to be [conscious](https://www.bluegate.com.br) of these prospective risks. If this [application](http://retric.uca.es) is being used within a [business](http://www.laguzziconstructora.com.ar) or [government](https://theweedtube.org) environment, [additional vetting](https://www.gcorticelli.it) and [security controls](http://sinapsis.club) ought to be enforced before [enabling](http://pesligan.beatlock.info) its [release](http://47.92.218.2153000) on [managed gadgets](http://cheerinenglish.com).<br> |
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<br>Disclaimer: The [analysis](https://www.heatersbullpen.com) presented in this report is based on static code evaluation and does not imply that all detected functions are [actively](https://www.we-incorporate.com) used. Further examination is needed for [wiki.rolandradio.net](https://wiki.rolandradio.net/index.php?title=User:SophiaWilkin) definitive conclusions.<br> |
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