Deeba Ahmed
1843 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.
170 fraudulent Android apps scamming cryptocurrency enthusiasts
So far, these fake Android app developers have managed to steal money from 93,000 users and raked in around $350,000.
July 7, 2021
Blue Screen of Death will be Black Screen of Death in Windows 11
The infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will be Black Screen of Death in the upcoming Windows 11, reports have confirmed.
July 6, 2021
Domain, server of DoubleVPN used by ransomware gangs seized
US, Canada, and European authorities took part in the operation which ended up seizing cybercriminals' access to and infrastructure of DoubleVPN.
June 30, 2021
Hacker wipes out database of RSS newsreader service NewsBlur
Personal newsreader NewsBlur service has been restored after a hacker wiped out MongoDB data that was exposed to public access.
June 28, 2021
6 official Python repositories plagued with cryptomining malware
Six malicious typosquatting packages in the official Python programming language’s PyPI repository are found laced with cryptomining malware.
June 25, 2021
30 million Dell devices affected by BIOSConnect code execution bugs
Eclypsium security researchers have discovered four major security vulnerabilities in Dell SupportAssist's BIOSConnect feature.
June 25, 2021
New tool lets teens report, remove their nude photos online
Teens can now report their explicit content through a tool that can be termed as a positive initiative…
June 24, 2021
EU to Launch Bloc-wide Rapid Response Joint Cyber Unit
The task force is quite similar to Washington’s ransomware task force, but the EU’s version will coordinate with authorities across the bloc.
June 23, 2021
DarkRadiation ransomware targeting RedHat, Debian Linux distributions
The newly discovered DarkRadiation ransomware chain is unlike any other ransomware family. Here's how the ransomware works.
June 22, 2021
Prominent defibrillator management tool exposed to remote attacks
High-Risk security flaws found and patched in ZOLL defibrillator management software. Here's what happened and what was vulnerable.
June 21, 2021