CrowdStrike: Chinese state-linked hackers used AI tools in attacks on 200+ organizations

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Where it stands: CrowdStrike says Chinese state-linked hackers targeted more than 200 organizations in just 11 days, using DeepSeek and other AI tools against governments and businesses worldwide. Watch for named victims, the specific tasks the AI tools performed, and any response from DeepSeek or government agencies.

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• 2026-10-29
  (NBC News — nbcnews.com/tech): CrowdStrike reports Chinese state-linked hackers targeted more than 200 organizations in just 11 days, using DeepSeek and other AI tools to attack governments and businesses worldwide — the first wire-grade coverage tying a Chinese state-linked campaign to AI tooling at this scale. Watch: named victims and the specific tasks the AI tools performed, corroboration from other outlets or government agencies, any DeepSeek-side response.