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  • Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra powers huge DeepSeek R1 AI model at home

    Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra powers huge DeepSeek R1 AI model at home

    YouTuber Dave Lee, known for his Dave2D channel, recently showed off how Apple’s latest Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip can run a massive DeepSeek R1 AI model right on the device. To pull this off, you need the top-tier version with 512GB of memory.

    Mac Studio 2025 Breakdown

    Lee’s tests revealed that this giant AI model, with 671 billion parameters, works smoothly on the Mac Studio. It gobbles up 404GB of storage and needs 448GB of virtual memory, which users set up manually using Terminal commands.

    The secret sauce is the M3 Ultra’s all-in-one memory setup. It handles a slimmed-down, 4-bit version of DeepSeek R1 without breaking a sweat. This tweak lowers accuracy a tiny bit but keeps all the important bits intact, churning out about 17-18 tokens per second—plenty fast for most tasks.

    Even better, the Mac Studio does this while sipping less than 200 watts of power. If you tried this on a regular PC, you’d need several graphics cards guzzling around ten times more energy.

    Why It Matters

    Running big AI models at home is a game-changer for privacy. Think of things like medical data crunching—keeping it local avoids the risks of sending sensitive info to the cloud.

    The Price Tag

    This power comes with a hefty cost. A Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra and 512GB of RAM starts at about $10,000. Go all out with 16TB of storage and a fully loaded M3 Ultra (32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and 32-core Neural Engine), and you’re looking at $14,099. Still, for companies needing secure, local AI processing, it’s a solid deal compared to other options. Apple claims the M3 Ultra is its speediest chip yet, made by blending two M3 Max chips with its “UltraFusion” trick. That doubles the power, making it a beast for heavy-duty work.

  • Security issues in DeepSeek app for iPhones

    Security issues in DeepSeek app for iPhones

    The DeepSeek app, which quickly became one of the top downloads on the Apple App Store, has been found to have several serious security issues.

    Past Concerns with DeepSeek

    DeepSeek caught everyone’s attention when it suddenly became the most downloaded app for iPhones. AI experts were amazed because it worked well even on phones with less powerful hardware. This led to a drop in stock prices for some big AI companies in the U.S.

    However, soon after, questions about privacy and security started to come up. Privacy regulators in Italy and Ireland began to question if the app followed European privacy laws, while U.S. officials looked into possible security risks. A major slip-up was when DeepSeek left a database unprotected, spilling over a million lines of user data, including private chats and secret codes.

    New Security Flaws in DeepSeek App

    NowSecure, a company that checks mobile app security, found that DeepSeek has turned off a key security feature on iPhones. This feature, called App Transport Security (ATS), makes sure that private information is sent safely. With ATS off, the app sends data without protection, which could be seen by anyone.

    The data might not look dangerous by itself, but when you put a lot of these pieces together, you can figure out who people are. This was shown in another case with Gravy Analytics where similar data was used to identify millions of people.

    Also, the app uses an old and weak method of hiding data, known as 3DES, which isn’t good enough to keep information secret anymore.

    Espionage Risks

    The app collects lots of little bits of information which, if combined with data from other apps, can be used to pinpoint specific users. For example, if someone is using DeepSeek on an iPad connected to a special network used by emergency services, they might become a target for spying.

    The report from NowSecure strongly suggests that the DeepSeek app for iPhones isn’t safe to use, and it warns that the version for Android phones might be even worse.

  • New Danger Alert: Harmful software hiding in the DeepSeek craze

    New Danger Alert: Harmful software hiding in the DeepSeek craze

    Are you tired of hearing about DeepSeek? This popular chatbot from China has taken over tech news and even topped the App Store charts. But with fame comes risk, as it’s now linked to scams, phishing, and dangerous software for Mac users. Here’s what you need to know.

    Welcome to our weekly security update, where we talk about keeping your Apple devices safe amidst the latest threats.

    Scams and Fake Apps

    Cyble, a well-known cybersecurity company, has been tracking various scams that use DeepSeek’s popularity. Scammers are tricking people into scanning QR codes for fake crypto deals or offering fake investments. There are also fake DeepSeek apps for Mac that look real, but the catch is, there’s no official DeepSeek app for Mac.

    Malware Alert

    The latest scam involves spreading AMOS, a notorious type of Mac malware, disguised as a DeepSeek app. AMOS, written in Swift, can work on both Intel and Apple Silicon chips. Hackers charge $1,000 a month to use this malware, which communicates with a cybercriminal’s server to steal your personal data like passwords, credit card details, and more.

    How It Works

    Here’s how you might get tricked:

    • You download a fake DeepSeek app from a website or an email.
    • The scammer tells you to open Terminal and drag a file into it.
    • What looks like a safe file actually runs harmful scripts, putting your Mac at risk.

    Protecting Yourself

    With macOS Sequoia, Apple made it harder for unsigned apps to run, but hackers have found ways around this by using Terminal. Remember, DeepSeek only has apps for iOS and Android, so any Mac version you see is not legitimate. Also, avoid using DeepSeek altogether because of privacy issues; in China, laws allow for extensive data access and censorship.

    Your Thoughts?

    Are you concerned about DeepSeek’s privacy issues? Share your thoughts with us.

    Stay safe out there, and keep your devices secure by being wary of what you download and where it comes from.

    For more on Apple security:

    • DeepSeek has raised privacy alarms, leading to investigations in the US and Europe, with the app already removed from Italy’s App Store.
    • Security flaws named SLAP and FLOP could expose your web tabs on Apple devices.
    • A court has put limits on how much data the FBI can search from tech companies under FISA.
    • Google Ads are still being used by hackers, despite Google’s advanced tech and resources.

    Stay informed and stay safe!