DeepSeek App transmits sensitive User and Device Data.
A new audit of DeepSeek's iOS app has found glaring security issues, the foremost being that it sends sensitive data over the internet without any encryption.
[⚠️This exposes your data to interception and manipulation attacks.⚠️]
https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2025/02/06/nowsecure-uncovers-multiple-security-and-privacy-flaws-in-deepseek-ios-mobile-app/
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"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. "Since this protection is disabled, the app can (and does) send unencrypted data over the internet."
The findings add to a growing list of concerns that have been raised around the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service, even as it skyrocketed to the top of the app store charts on both Android and iOS in several markets across the world.
The app's Chinese links, much like TikTok, have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push for a nation-wide ban on DeepSeek from government devices over risks that it could provide user information to Beijing.
<https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lahood-introduce-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-deepseek>
It's worth noting that several countries, including Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan, South Korea, government agencies in India and the United States (such as the Congress, NASA, Navy and Pentagon), have instituted bans on DeepSeek from government devices.](https://friendica-leipzig.de/photo/preview/600/624599 "[ImageSource: NowSecure]
\"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. \"Since this protection is disabled, the app can (and does) send unencrypted data over the internet.\"
The findings add to a growing list of concerns that have been raised around the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service, even as it skyrocketed to the top of the app store charts on both Android and iOS in several markets across the world.
The app's Chinese links, much like TikTok, have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push for a nation-wide ban on DeepSeek from government devices over risks that it could provide user information to Beijing.
<https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lahood-introduce-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-deepseek>
It's worth noting that several countries, including Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan, South Korea, government agencies in India and the United States (such as the Congress, NASA, Navy and Pentagon), have instituted bans on DeepSeek from government devices.")
A new audit of DeepSeek's iOS app has found glaring security issues, the foremost being that it sends sensitive data over the internet without any encryption.
[⚠️This exposes your data to interception and manipulation attacks.⚠️]
https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2025/02/06/nowsecure-uncovers-multiple-security-and-privacy-flaws-in-deepseek-ios-mobile-app/
#deepseek #ai #llm #ios #app #it #security #privacy #engineer #media #tech #news
![[ImageSource: NowSecure]
"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. "Since this protection is disabled, the app can (and does) send unencrypted data over the internet."
The findings add to a growing list of concerns that have been raised around the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service, even as it skyrocketed to the top of the app store charts on both Android and iOS in several markets across the world.
The app's Chinese links, much like TikTok, have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push for a nation-wide ban on DeepSeek from government devices over risks that it could provide user information to Beijing.
<https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lahood-introduce-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-deepseek>
It's worth noting that several countries, including Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan, South Korea, government agencies in India and the United States (such as the Congress, NASA, Navy and Pentagon), have instituted bans on DeepSeek from government devices.](https://nerdculture.de/system/media_attachments/files/114/018/996/910/493/093/original/7e00d291d5e366a2.png "[ImageSource: NowSecure]
\"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. \"Since this protection is disabled, the app can (and does) send unencrypted data over the internet.\"
The findings add to a growing list of concerns that have been raised around the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service, even as it skyrocketed to the top of the app store charts on both Android and iOS in several markets across the world.
The app's Chinese links, much like TikTok, have prompted U.S. lawmakers to push for a nation-wide ban on DeepSeek from government devices over risks that it could provide user information to Beijing.
<https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lahood-introduce-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-americans-from-deepseek>
It's worth noting that several countries, including Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan, South Korea, government agencies in India and the United States (such as the Congress, NASA, Navy and Pentagon), have instituted bans on DeepSeek from government devices.")
NowSecure Uncovers Multiple Security and Privacy Flaws in DeepSeek iOS Mobile App - NowSecure
A NowSecure mobile application security and privacy assessment has uncovered multiple security and privacy issues in the DeepSeek iOS mobile app that lead As the top iOS app since Jan 25, 2025, the DeepSeek iOS app has already been downloaded and use…Andrew Hoog (NowSecure, Inc.)
