Deeba Ahmed
1838 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.
China-Linked Blackwood APT Deploys Advanced NSPX30 Backdoor in Cyberespionage
The NSPX30 backdoor, initially uncovered in 2005 as a simple form of malware, has evolved over time into an advanced threat.
January 26, 2024
HP Claims Monopoly on Ink, Alleges 3rd-Party Cartridge Malware Risk
HP CEO Enrique Lores defended HP's practice of bricking printers when loaded with third-party ink.
January 25, 2024
Pwn2Own Automotive: Tesla, Sony, Alpine Players Breached on Day One
Bug Bounty Bonanza: Hackers Rake in Big Bucks as Connected Cars Show Security Cracks.
January 25, 2024
QR Code Phishing Soars 587%: Users Falling Victim to Social Engineering Scams
QR Code Phishing has surged by a staggering 587%, with scammers exploiting it to steal login credentials and deploy malware.
January 25, 2024
LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Subway as New Victim
From Footlongs to Stolen Bytes: Subway Faces Potential Ransomware Nightmare.
January 23, 2024
TeamViewer Exploited to Obtain Remote Access, Deploy Ransomware
TeamViewer has been identified as the access point in two separate ransomware attacks targeting different companies.
January 23, 2024
The Fake Fix: New Chae$ 4.1 Malware Hides in Driver Downloads
The latest Chae$ 4.1 sends a direct message to the cybersecurity researchers at Morphisec within the source code.
January 22, 2024
BreachForums Admin Pompompurin Gets 20-Year Supervised Sentence
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick (Pompompurin on the forum) launched BreachForums in March 2022 after the FBI took down the then-popular cybercrime marketplace, RaidForums.
January 22, 2024
Iran’s Mint Sandstorm APT Hits Universities with Hamas-Israel Phishing Scam
Bespoke Baits for Big Brains - Mint Sandstorm Deploys New Tactics to Infiltrate Universities.
January 19, 2024
Critical “PixieFail” Flaws Expose Millions of Devices to Cyberattacks
Quarkslab Discovers "PixieFail" Vulnerabilities: Critical Flaws in Open Source UEFI Code Require Immediate Patching.
January 19, 2024