Deeba Ahmed
1840 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.
Google offers Dark Web monitoring for US Gmail users
Google said that with its dark web monitoring feature, not only will users be able to check their…
May 11, 2023
CACTUS ransomware evades antivirus and exploits VPN flaws to hack networks
CACTUS ransomware operators target large-scale commercial organizations with double extortion to steal sensitive data before encryption.
May 11, 2023
Microsoft reports two Iranian hacking groups exploiting PaperCut flaw
The two groups exploiting the vulnerability are Mango Sandstorm and Mint Sandstorm. Both are linked to the Iranian government and intelligence agencies.
May 10, 2023
Goldoson Android Malware Found in 60 Apps with 100M Downloads
The malware was identified by cybersecurity researchers at McAfee.
April 19, 2023
BlackCat (ALPHV) Gang Claims Ransomware Attack on NCR Data Center
BlackCat ransomware initially claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack on its dark web blog but later removed its post, indicating negotiations between the two parties.
April 19, 2023
LockBit Ransomware Expands Attack Spectrum to Mac Devices
The new ransomware was spotted by MalwareHunterTeam, which is capable of encrypting macOS devices.
April 18, 2023
Android App Trojans Sold on Dark Web for $25-$20,000
A Kaspersky study reveals security threats to the Google Play app store and how they have been exposing Android users to malware threats.
April 12, 2023
Microsoft and Fortra to Take Down Malicious Cobalt Strike Infrastructure
Cobalt Strike is a legitimate post-exploitation tool designed by Raphael Mudge of Fortra for adversary simulation but it has also been abused by cybercriminals.
April 7, 2023
New Dark Web Market Styx: Focuses on Money Laundering, Identity Theft
Styx has quickly gained traction as a hub for various illicit activities, following the recent seizure of the Genesis dark web market.
April 6, 2023
New Strain of Rorschach Ransomware Targeting US- Firms
Rorschach ransomware boasts advanced encryption technology and can spread automatically on the machine if executed on a domain controller.
April 5, 2023