commit 711dd9452ec3651f8f0b5057ef6f37b7da362e57 Author: dolliemitford5 Date: Mon Feb 10 14:21:05 2025 +0700 Add Static Analysis of The DeepSeek Android App diff --git a/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6407fa4 --- /dev/null +++ b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +
I carried out a [fixed analysis](http://www.scitech.vn) of DeepSeek, a [Chinese LLM](http://139.186.211.16510880) chatbot, using [variation](https://krakow.net.pl) 1.8.0 from the [Google Play](https://mustanir.net) Store. The goal was to identify possible security and [personal privacy](https://rioslaracirugiaplastica.com) problems.
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I have actually discussed [DeepSeek](http://tv.houseslands.com) formerly here.
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[Additional security](https://tubyfir.com) and [personal](http://modiyil.com) [privacy concerns](http://101.200.241.63000) about [DeepSeek](https://www.experlab.it) have been raised.
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See likewise this [analysis](http://www.homecleanchile.cl) by [NowSecure](https://michinoeki-asaji.com) of the iPhone version of DeepSeek
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The [findings detailed](https://www.ilpais.it) in this report are based purely on [fixed analysis](https://amigosdelrunning.com). This implies that while the [code exists](https://www.birreriareartu.com) within the app, there is no definitive evidence that all of it is [performed](https://svizec-shop.com) in [practice](https://smecloud.pro). Nonetheless, the [presence](https://untrustworthy.website) of such [code warrants](https://cagit.cacode.net) examination, particularly provided the growing issues around information personal privacy, surveillance, the [prospective abuse](http://solutionsss.de) of [AI](https://deposervendu.fr)[-driven](https://www.lizamabogados.cl) applications, and [cyber-espionage characteristics](http://nbhaiqiang.com) between [global powers](https://boxebu.biz).
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Key Findings
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[Suspicious Data](https://www.birreriareartu.com) [Handling](http://www.ebeling-wohnen.de) & Exfiltration
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[- Hardcoded](http://www.tmstarsllc.com) [URLs direct](http://www.gurgaon.rackons.com) data to external servers, [raising concerns](https://pack112.es) about user [activity](https://mulco-art-collection.com) monitoring, such as to [ByteDance](http://www.lagardeniabergantino.it) "volce.com" [endpoints](http://hktyt.hk). [NowSecure identifies](https://blog.weightless10.com) these in the iPhone app yesterday too. +[- Bespoke](https://turnkeypromotions.com.au) [encryption](http://git.tbd.yanzuoguang.com) and information [obfuscation](https://www.weizenbaum-conference.de) approaches exist, with signs that they might be [utilized](https://vinsrapp.com) to [exfiltrate](https://sfren.social) user [details](https://scyzl.com). +- The app contains [hard-coded public](https://www.paulabrusky.com) keys, instead of [depending](https://www.leadingvirtually.com) on the user [device's chain](https://www.rgimmobiliare.cloud) of trust. +- UI [interaction](https://fieldoffear.com) [tracking records](http://blockshuette.de) [detailed](https://nguyenusa.com) user [behavior](https://myquora.myslns.com) without clear consent. +[- WebView](http://btpadventure.com) [control](http://www.arasmutfak.com) exists, which might permit the app to [gain access](https://thepeoplesprojectgh.com) to private external web browser information when links are opened. More [details](https://xxxbold.com) about [WebView controls](https://soehoe.id) is here
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Device Fingerprinting & Tracking
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A substantial portion of the evaluated [code appears](https://internetagentur-aus-hamburg.com) to focus on gathering device-specific details, which can be [utilized](http://blogzinet.free.fr) for [tracking](https://www.punegirl.com) and fingerprinting.
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- The [app collects](http://43.136.54.67) different [distinct gadget](https://metsismedikal.com) identifiers, [including](http://digimc.co) UDID, [Android](https://divestnews.com) ID, IMEI, IMSI, and carrier details. +- System homes, installed plans, and root detection mechanisms suggest possible [anti-tampering procedures](https://www.torstekogitblogg.no). E.g. probes for [trade-britanica.trade](https://trade-britanica.trade/wiki/User:XHNOlga09800024) the [presence](https://video.lamsonsaovang.com) of Magisk, a tool that [personal privacy](http://huybvtv.com) [advocates](http://www.doho-acu-moxa.com) and [security scientists](http://number1dental.co.uk) use to root their Android devices. +[- Geolocation](https://www.spinxbike.com) and [network profiling](https://taxitransferlugano.ch) are present, showing possible tracking capabilities and allowing or disabling of fingerprinting routines by region. +[- Hardcoded](https://www.medicalvideos.com) device [model lists](https://www.dazzphotography.com) suggest the [application](https://nuswar.com) might act in a different way [depending](https://www.mae.gov.bi) upon the [spotted hardware](https://gitea.oo.co.rs). +[- Multiple](https://williamstuartstories.com) [vendor-specific services](https://www.mae.gov.bi) are used to [extract extra](http://ver.searchlink.org) [gadget details](http://140.114.135.538081). E.g. if it can not [identify](https://www.newslocal.uk) the device through [standard Android](https://teesandcoins.com) [SIM lookup](https://blogfolders.in.net) (since [permission](https://jurnal9.tv) was not given), it tries maker particular [extensions](https://producteurs-fruits-drome.com) to access the exact same [details](https://job.da-terascibers.id).
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[Potential Malware-Like](http://www.thenghai.org.sg) Behavior
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While no [definitive](https://www.omarfangola.com) [conclusions](https://boxebu.biz) can be drawn without [vibrant](https://www.ilpais.it) analysis, a number of [observed habits](https://rioslaracirugiaplastica.com) align with known [spyware](http://huybvtv.com) and [malware](http://rodgrodlecha.cba.pl) patterns:
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- The [app utilizes](https://streamy.watch) [reflection](https://mustanir.net) and UI overlays, which could [facilitate unapproved](https://cowaythai.net) [screen capture](http://web.2ver.com) or [phishing attacks](https://www.caricatureart.com). +- [SIM card](http://easyoverseasnp.com) details, serial numbers, and other [device-specific](http://bleef-interieur.nl) information are [aggregated](http://tozboyasatisizmir.com) for [unidentified functions](https://marketstreetgeezers.com). +- The [app carries](http://gitlab.digital-work.cn) out [country-based](https://www.nicquilibre.nl) [gain access](https://fx7.xbiz.jp) to [constraints](https://www.janninorrbom.dk) and "risk-device" detection, [suggesting](https://congxeptudongqhp.com) possible [monitoring systems](https://massaepoder.com.br). +- The [app carries](http://www.algoldeng.com) out calls to [load Dex](https://git.w8x.ru) modules, where [extra code](https://atlantarci.com) is filled from files with a.so [extension](http://camilaparker.com) at [runtime](https://ruo-sofia-grad.com). +- The.so files themselves turn around and make [extra calls](https://www.computerworks.gr) to dlopen(), which can be used to [load additional](https://www.pharmalinkin.com).so files. This center is not usually [inspected](http://qiriwe.com) by [Google Play](https://ambassadorshub.co.uk) [Protect](https://www.2027784.com) and other [static analysis](https://taweezdargahajmer.com) [services](http://www.stes.tyc.edu.tw). +- The.so files can be implemented in native code, [setiathome.berkeley.edu](https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/view_profile.php?userid=11816793) such as C++. Using native code includes a layer of [complexity](https://marketstreetgeezers.com) to the [analysis process](https://git.chartsoft.cn) and [obscures](http://43.136.54.67) the complete level of the [app's abilities](https://findgovtsjob.com). Moreover, can be leveraged to more [easily escalate](http://www.jakometa.com) opportunities, possibly [exploiting vulnerabilities](https://www.answijnen.nl) within the os or gadget hardware.
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Remarks
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While information [collection](https://www.cosyandfamily.com) [prevails](https://www.masehisa.com) in contemporary [applications](https://ubuntuchannel.org) for [debugging](https://www.cosyandfamily.com) and enhancing user experience, [aggressive fingerprinting](https://www.abhiraksha.com) [raises substantial](http://hktyt.hk) [personal](https://inmi.com.br) [privacy concerns](https://www.lombardotrasporti.com). The [DeepSeek app](http://paris4training.com) needs users to log in with a [legitimate](https://www.ilpais.it) email, [wavedream.wiki](https://wavedream.wiki/index.php/User:ErlindaSaville9) which should already [supply adequate](https://gitea.sprint-pay.com) [authentication](https://swahilihome.tv). There is no [valid reason](https://tkeugt.org) for the app to strongly [collect](https://kigalilife.co.rw) and [transmit distinct](https://sos-ameland.nl) device identifiers, IMEI numbers, [SIM card](https://momonthegofoodtruck.com) details, and other [non-resettable](https://intercambios.info) system homes.
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The extent of tracking observed here [exceeds typical](http://gmhbuild.com.au) analytics practices, potentially [allowing persistent](https://artsymagic.com) user tracking and [re-identification](http://www.ocea.in) across devices. These habits, integrated with [obfuscation techniques](https://carterwind.com) and [network communication](https://range-field.com) with third-party [tracking](https://dddupwatoo.fr) services, call for [wiki.snooze-hotelsoftware.de](https://wiki.snooze-hotelsoftware.de/index.php?title=Benutzer:RefugiaElia308) a greater level of analysis from [security scientists](http://121.5.25.2463000) and users alike.
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Additionally, the [app's technique](http://gruppoetico.org) to [discovering rooted](https://jaidrama.com) [devices](https://www.lakarjobbisverige.se) appears [excessive](https://wilkinsengineering.com) for an [AI](https://maverick-services.com.sg) [chatbot](http://neumtech.com). [Root detection](https://isirc.in) is [typically warranted](http://www.antojosaludable.mx) in DRM-protected streaming services, where security and content [protection](http://core.xii.jp) are important, or in competitive computer game to [prevent unfaithful](https://kadiramac.com). However, [hikvisiondb.webcam](https://hikvisiondb.webcam/wiki/User:FelipeDemko565) there is no clear [rationale](https://www.mezzbrands.com) for such stringent procedures in an [application](https://git.chartsoft.cn) of this nature, raising further [concerns](https://elbaroudeur.fr) about its intent.
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Users and companies thinking about setting up DeepSeek ought to know these prospective risks. If this application is being utilized within an [enterprise](https://diendandoanhnhanvietnam.vn) or federal government environment, additional vetting and [security controls](https://slewingbearingmanufacturer.com) must be imposed before enabling its deployment on [handled devices](https://empbeheer.nl).
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Disclaimer: The [analysis](http://121.5.25.2463000) presented in this report is based upon [fixed code](https://leatherbossusa.com) review and does not imply that all identified functions are [actively](http://submitmyblogs.com) used. Further examination is required for [definitive conclusions](https://imperiumfilm.se).
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