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.
Lithuania wants users to dump Chinese phones citing data collection
Lithuania Defense Ministry has released a warning, urging consumers to get rid of their Chinese phones and not to buy new ones amid data security.
September 24, 2021
Millions impacted as payment API vulnerabilities exposing transaction keys
Millions of users could have exposed their private, payment data due to API security vulnerabilities discovered in several applications.
September 23, 2021
New version of Jupyter infostealer delivered through MSI installer
Originally, Jupyter infostealer is known for stealing data from popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Here's what the new version of it does.
September 22, 2021
12 years jail for man who unlocked phones, defrauded AT&T of $200m
According to the US DoJ, Fahd remotely unlocked phones belonging to AT&T despite knowing that an investigation was launched against him.
September 21, 2021
Mirai botnet exploiting Azure OMIGOD vulnerabilities
The infamous Mirai botnet lets threat actors use compromised devices to carry out large-scale and crippling DDoS attacks.
September 20, 2021
Fake TeamViewer download ads distributing new ZLoader variant
According to researchers, the new campaign uses fake TeamViewer download ads to trick users into downloading the Zloader malware.
September 16, 2021
SSID Stripping flaw lets hackers mimic real wireless access points
SSID Stripping has emerged as a significant threat because it impacts major platforms like MS Windows, macOS, Apple iOS, Ubuntu, and Android.
September 14, 2021
Microsoft warns of Azure vulnerability which exposed users to data theft
Currently, there is no evidence that this particular Azure vulnerability was exploited to gain unauthorized access to customer data.
September 9, 2021
Malware droppers for hire targeting users on fake pirated software sites
Some fake piracy websites have been found distributing Crypto Bot and Raccoon Stealer malware in cracked software.
September 8, 2021
FBI warns of ransomware attacks against Food and Agriculture sectors
According to the agency, the impact of these ransomware attacks can be devastating for both small to big businesses.
September 3, 2021