Deeba Ahmed
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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.
Journalist Targeted in USB Drive Bombing Attack
According to the attorney general of Ecuador, a terrorism investigation has been launched after the incident took place in the country.
March 24, 2023
Fake ChatGPT Extension Hijacks Facebook Accounts
At the time of reporting this scam to Google, the fake ChatGPT extension had over 7,000 installations.
March 23, 2023
Hackers can hijack Samsung and Pixel phones by knowing phone number
In addition to Google Pixel and Samsung devices, Vivo devices were also vulnerable to this attack.
March 20, 2023
Threat Actors Using Go-based HinataBot to launch DDoS Attacks
HinataBot can launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks reaching 3.3 TBPS.
March 20, 2023
Researcher create polymorphic Blackmamba malware with ChatGPT
The ChatGPT-powered Blackmamba malware works as a keylogger, with the ability to send stolen credentials through Microsoft Teams.
March 19, 2023
Fake Telegram and WhatsApp clones aim at crypto on Android and Windows
Currently, the scam targets users who speak Chinese.
March 17, 2023
Chinese Hackers Exploiting 0-day Vulnerability in Fortinet Products
According to researchers, multiple Fortinet products were impacted by this vulnerability, including FortiManager, FortiGate, and FortiAnalyzer.
March 17, 2023
Two US Citizens Charged for Hacking into DEA Portal in 2022
Both suspects, Sagar Steven Singh and Nicholas Ceraolo, were reportedly members of a notorious cybercrime group, ViLE. Two…
March 16, 2023
ALPHV ransomware gang claims it has hacked Amazon’s Ring
ALPHV Ransomware group threatens to leak sensitive data stolen from amazon’s ring security cameras unless demands are met.
March 14, 2023
LockBit Ransomware Claims Data Breach at SpaceX Contractor
The cybercrime group has given a deadline of March 20th, 2023 for their demands, which as expected, is a ransom.
March 14, 2023