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.
Nepali Hacker Tops Hall of Fame by Exposing Facebook’s Zero-Click Flaw
It is unclear how much the hacker received as part of the Facebook bug bounty program.
March 4, 2024
Russia Clamps Down on VPNs, Furthering Restrictions on Internet Access
Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Freedom: VPN Ban Sparks Concerns.
March 1, 2024
CryptoChameleon Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Users and FCC Employees
Lookout urges crypto users to be on the lookout of the new and tricky phishing campaign.
March 1, 2024
Android Money Transfer XHelper App Exposed as Money Laundering Network
Don't confuse the XHelper app with the notorious XHelper malware, which targets Android devices and is notoriously difficult to remove.
February 29, 2024
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