Deeba Ahmed
1881 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.
Ukraine Hit by Cobalt Strike Campaign Using Malicious Excel Files
Beware Macro! Ukrainian users and cyberinfrastructure are being hit by a new malware campaign in which hackers are…
June 4, 2024
Popular WordPress Plugins Leave Millions Open to Backdoor Attacks
Fastly researchers discover unauthenticated stored XSS attacks plaguing WordPress Plugins including WP Meta SEO, and the popular WP…
June 3, 2024
New V3B Phishing Kit Steals Logins and OTPs from EU Banking Users
New phishing kit targets European bank users! Protect yourself from V3B attacks designed to steal your logins and…
June 3, 2024
Pop Culture Passwords Most Likely to Get You Hacked, New Study
Is your password “Superman” or “Blink-182”? Millions are using these pop-culture favorites, making them easy targets for hackers.…
May 30, 2024
Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender
Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn…
May 28, 2024
Top Cloud Services Used for Malicious Website Redirects in SMS Scams
Fake Cloud, Real Theft!
May 24, 2024
Russian Hackers Shift Tactics, Target More Victims with Paid Malware
Russian hackers and APT groups are escalating cyberattacks, leveraging readily available malware and broadening their targets beyond governments.…
May 24, 2024
WhatsApp Engineers Fear Encryption Flaw Exposes User Data, Memo
Is your WhatsApp privacy a myth? New reports reveal a vulnerability that could expose who you message to government agents.
May 23, 2024
Zoom Announces Advanced Encryption for Increased Meeting Security
Your Zoom meetings are now more secure than ever!
May 22, 2024
Iranian State Hackers Partner Up for Large-Scale Attacks, Report
Check Point researchers have detailed a new Iranian state-sponsored hacker group called Void Manticore, partnering with Scarred Manticore, another threat group based in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
May 21, 2024