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.
Savvy Seahorse Using Fake ChatGPT, Facebook Ads in DNS Investment Scam
The scammers creates fake investment platforms using popular companies like Tesla, Meta, and Imperial Oil and lures unsuspecting users into depositing funds.
February 29, 2024
FBI Alert: Russian Hackers Target Ubiquiti Routers for Data, Botnet Creation
Russian hackers, part of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff, are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to…
February 28, 2024
NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Guide for All Organizations
The first Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was released in 2014.
February 28, 2024
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