Deeba Ahmed
1945 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.
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
Fluent Bit Tool Vulnerability Threatens Billions of Cloud Deployments
"Linguistic Lumberjack" Threatens Data Breaches (CVE-2024-4323). Patch now to shield your cloud services from information disclosure, denial-of-service, or even remote takeover.
May 20, 2024
Hacktivist Groups Target Indian Elections, Leak Personal Data, Says Report
Multiple independent hacktivist groups are targeting India's elections with influence campaigns, Resecurity reports. The campaigns are designed to sway voters' opinions and undermine trust in the democratic process. Learn more about the tactics being used and how to protect yourself from disinformation.
May 20, 2024
Feds Bust N. Korean Identity Theft Ring Targeting US Firms
North Korea targeted US companies with stolen identities in a cybercrime scheme. The Justice Department cracks down, seizes websites, and disrupts revenue streams.
May 17, 2024
MIT Graduate Brothers Arrested for $25 Million Ethereum Heist
Two MIT graduates arrested for allegedly stealing $25 million in Ethereum through a sophisticated blockchain manipulation scheme. The DOJ cracks down on cryptocurrency theft, highlighting its focus on emerging financial crimes.
May 16, 2024
Shadow IT: Personal GitHub Repos Expose Employee Cloud Secrets
Alerted by a recent discovery of employee personal GitHub repos exposing internal Azure and Red Hat secrets, this article dives into the dangers of Shadow IT and offers solutions to prevent cloud credential leaks and secure your cloud environment.
May 16, 2024
IoT Cameras Exposed by Chainable Exploits, Millions Affected
A recent discovery of 4 security flaws in ThroughTek's Kalay platform leaves millions of IoT devices exposed. This article explores the security risks to your connected home and the broader threat to IoT devices. Act now – secure your smart devices!
May 16, 2024