Deeba Ahmed
1837 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.
ResurrecAds Attack Hijacks Brand Names, Spreads Spam Via ‘SubdoMailing’
Brand Hijacking Alert: Guardio Reveals Malicious Actors Using Trusted Brands for Phishing.
February 27, 2024
Linked Oculus Accounts Trigger Facebook and Instagram Suspension
META is suspending accounts of users on Facebook and Instagram, potentially linked to malicious Vietnamese activity involving META's Oculus.
February 26, 2024
Avast Fined Millions for Selling User Browsing Data
Avast Hit with $16.5 Million Fine, Settles with FTC Over Deceptive Data Practices, Forced to Delete User Information
February 26, 2024
Deepfake Threat: $2 Deceptive Content Undermines Election Integrity
In 2024, over 60 countries worldwide are holding elections. The most significant threat to the integrity of these elections? Deepfake videos, readily accessible on the dark web and Telegram, with prices ranging from as low as $2 to $100.
February 23, 2024
New Linux Malware “Migo” Exploits Redis for Cryptojacking, Disables Security
Migo Malware Campaign: User-Mode Rootkit Hides Cryptojacking on Linux Systems.
February 21, 2024
Crypto Exchange FixedFloat Hacked: $26 Million in BTC, ETH Stolen
FixedFloat suffered a significant loss of over 1,700 Ethereum and over 400 Bitcoin due to a drainer attack on February 18, 2024.
February 21, 2024
Unsecured Database Leaks 153 GB of Filipino Student and Family Data
Personal Information of 200,000+ Exposed in Philippine School Voucher Program Portal Data Leak.
February 21, 2024
Wyze Cameras Glitch: 13,000 Users Saw Footage from Others’ Homes
Third-Party Library Blamed for Wyze Camera Security Lapse.
February 20, 2024
Israeli El Al Alleges Hackers Targeted Flights in Mid-Air Hijack Attempt
The aircraft was reportedly flying over an area inhabited by Iranian-backed Houthis.
February 19, 2024
Russian Hackers Hit Mail Servers in Europe for Political and Military Intel
Email servers compromised in 80 organizations as Russian-linked TAG-70 group targets European governments.
February 19, 2024