DeepSeek does not explicitly use email-based validation for SSL verification in its current setup. The primary issues with DeepSeek's security involve a lack of proper SSL certificate validation, which makes it vulnerable to impersonation attacks and unauthorized access[1]. However, when generating SSL certificates manually, DeepSeek Coder requires an admin email for SSL generation, but this is not directly related to email-based validation for SSL verification[3].
Email-based validation is typically used in the context of domain ownership verification, such as with AWS Certificate Manager, where an email is sent to the domain owner's email address to confirm ownership[2]. DeepSeek's security vulnerabilities highlight the need for robust SSL validation mechanisms, such as certificate pinning and strict validation protocols, rather than relying on email-based validation for SSL verification[1].
To enhance security, DeepSeek could implement SSL certificate pinning and ensure strict SSL validation protocols in its app's code. Additionally, performing regular penetration testing can help detect and fix SSL-related vulnerabilities[1]. While email-based validation is useful for domain ownership verification, it is not directly applicable to DeepSeek's SSL verification process without further modifications to its security architecture.
Citations:
[1] https://www.appknox.com/blog/is-your-ai-app-safe-analyzing-deepseek
[2] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53022605/how-to-validate-domain-with-aws-certificate-manager
[3] https://meetrix.io/articles/deepseekcoder-developer-guide/
[4] https://cyberint.com/blog/other/deepseek-a-deep-dive-into-the-latest-ai-powered-llm/
[5] https://brainsteam.co.uk/2025/2/12/ai-code-assistant-curl-ssl/
[6] https://api-docs.deepseek.com/faq
[7] https://securityscorecard.com/blog/a-deep-peek-at-deepseek/
[8] https://amstlegal.com/deepseek-is-your-data-safe-everything-you-need-to-know/