Deeba Ahmed
1821 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.
Amazon: Low-Skill Hacker Used AI Tools to Breach FortiGate Devices Globally
Amazon says a Russian speaking low-skill hacker used AI tools to breach hundreds of FortiGate devices worldwide, showing how AI can scale cyberattacks with basic methods.
February 24, 2026
Romanian Hacker Extradited to US Admits Hacking Oregon State Network
Catalin Dragomir admits to hacking an Oregon government office and selling network access. Read more on the $250k fraud case and his 2026 sentencing.
February 24, 2026
Multiple Zero-Day Flaws in PDF Platforms Enable XSS and One-Click Attacks
16 zero-day security flaws found in Foxit and Apryse PDF platforms could lead to account takeover and RCE. Learn how AI identified these risks.
February 23, 2026
PayPal Confirms Six-Month Data Exposure Linked to Loan System Error
PayPal has confirmed a data leak in its Working Capital loan system that exposed names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers for six months.
February 23, 2026
Hackers Use Excel Exploit to Hide XWorm 7.2 in JPEG Files, Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is spreading XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding the malware in Windows processes, and using AES encryption to steal passwords and Wi-Fi keys.
February 23, 2026
Researchers Demonstrate 27 Attacks Against Major Password Managers
Researchers demonstrate multiple attacks against major password managers, showing how compromised servers and design flaws can expose encrypted vault data.
February 22, 2026
Hackers Hide Pulsar RAT Inside PNG Images in New NPM Supply Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers at Veracode reveal a typosquatting attack that disguises Pulsar RAT as images to bypass Windows security and antivirus programs.
February 22, 2026
New ClickFix Attack Targets Crypto Wallets and 25+ Browsers with Infostealer
Researchers at CyberProof have identified a new fake captcha campaign linked to the ClickFix operation. This stealthy infostealer targets over 25 browsers, cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask, and gaming accounts by tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands.
February 21, 2026
China-Linked Hackers Use Dell RecoverPoint Flaw to Drop GrimBolt Malware
Dell warns of a critical security hole in its RecoverPoint software exploited by hackers. Learn how to protect your data from the CVE-2026-22769 vulnerability and the new GrimBolt malware.
February 19, 2026
Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files
Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights a shift in malware behaviour toward harvesting personal AI identity files.
February 19, 2026