Deeba Ahmed
2064 posts
Deeba is a veteran cybersecurity reporter at Hackread.com with over a decade of experience covering cybercrime, vulnerabilities, and security events. Her expertise and in-depth analysis make her a key contributor to the platform’s trusted coverage.
Fake GTA VI Download Sites Push Malware Ahead of Launch
Fake GTA VI download sites lure gamers with leaked builds, malware, crypto payment demands and mobile versions ahead…
November 4, 2026
Hackers Alter Refrigeration Settings, Forcing European Stores to Discard Food
Hackers changed refrigeration settings at European supermarkets, forcing stores to discard produce, while UK suppliers reported attacks on…
November 4, 2026
Binance Hack: Fake Job Interviews Helped Hackers Steal $6.34 Billion
Binance explains how North Korean hackers used fake job interviews, malicious developer tools and an internal AI tool…
November 4, 2026
3AM Ransomware Hits 37 UK School Systems in Suspected AI-Assisted Attack
Bitdefender details a 3AM ransomware attack on a UK school estate that encrypted 37 systems, with command timing suggesting possible AI-assisted troubleshooting.
November 3, 2026
BITTER APT Using Fake Diplomatic Documents to Deliver PapRAT Spyware
FortiGuard Labs links BITTER to cyberespionage attacks on South Asian organizations using malicious Windows shortcuts, PowerShell scripts, and PapRAT malware.
November 2, 2026
Hackers Pushing Remote Access Tool Through Fake Adobe Acrobat Pages
Fake Adobe Acrobat pages distribute signed ScreenConnect installers configured for attacker-controlled remote access to Windows PCs, CloudSEK’s researchers say.
November 2, 2026
Polymarket Users Lose $2.7 Million in Third-Party Script Hack
Polymarket confirms $2.7 million stolen through the compromised third-party script and pledges $3.9 million in refunds, including compensation for pause losses.
October 31, 2026
TeamViewer Vulnerability Lets Attackers Run Code on IT Support Staff’s PCs
A vulnerability in TeamViewer could let attackers run code on an IT support technician’s computer when the technician…
October 30, 2026
Fake GitHub Repo Tricks AI Agents Into Installing SolanaCry Malware
A fake GitHub repository tricks AI coding agents into installing SolanaCry malware, giving attackers remote access to developers’ Windows PCs through NetSupport.
October 30, 2026
EMBRACE Flaws in 5 AI Coding Tools Enable Code Execution and File Theft
EMBRACE affects AI coding tools Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, VS Code and Claude Desktop, enabling code execution, file theft and browser address-bar spoofing.
October 29, 2026