Deeba Ahmed
2019 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.
Banana RAT Malware in Fake Invoices Hits Customers at 16 Brazilian Banks
Banana RAT malware hidden in fake invoices and security update screens targets customers at 16 Brazilian banks stealing data with QR fraud.
May 20, 2026
Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 Closes With $1.3 Million in Zero-Day Payouts
Cybersecurity researchers successfully demonstrated 47 unique zero-day exploits at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, targeting major enterprise software and AI platforms.
May 19, 2026
Hackers Actively Exploit ‘Nginx Rift’ Vulnerability Affecting NGINX, F5 Products
Hackers are actively exploiting the Nginx Rift vulnerability affecting NGINX and F5 products, exposing servers to denial-of-service attacks.
May 19, 2026
New Reaper Malware Uses Fake Microsoft Domain to Steal macOS Passwords
The newly discovered Reaper malware bypasses Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 security updates to steal passwords, crypto assets, and install a permanent backdoor.
May 18, 2026
Critical ‘Claw Chain’ Vulnerabilities Put Thousands of OpenClaw AI Servers at Risk
Critical Claw Chain vulnerabilities in OpenClaw expose thousands of AI servers to data theft, backdoors, and admin-level attacks globally this week. .
May 16, 2026
Hackers Use PyInstaller and AMSI Patching to Deliver XWorm RAT v7.4
Hackers are hiding XWorm malware in PyInstaller files to bypass Windows security, steal data and remotely control devices through ads.
May 15, 2026
CalPhishing Scam Uses EvilTokens Kit, Outlook Invites to Steal M365 Sessions
Hackers are exploiting Outlook calendar invites and device code phishing to steal M365 session tokens, bypass MFA and breach enterprise accounts.
May 15, 2026
FamousSparrow Targeted Oil and Gas Industry via MS Exchange Server Exploit
Bitdefender Labs reveals how the China-linked FamousSparrow hacking group targeted an Azerbaijani energy firm using ProxyNotShell, Deed RAT,…
May 14, 2026
China-Linked Twill Typhoon Uses Fake Apple and Yahoo Sites for Espionage
A new Darktrace report reveals how Chinese hackers use fake Apple and Yahoo sites and the FDMTP malware framework to spy on organisations.
May 14, 2026
Instructure Reaches Deal with ShinyHunters to Prevent Canvas Data Leak
Instructure has reached an agreement with the ShinyHunters group to return and destroy stolen Canvas data, protecting millions of student records from a public leak.
May 13, 2026