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.
FluBot Android malware mimics FedEx, Chrome apps to steal user data
Cybersecurity company PRODAFT reports that newly discovered FluBot Android malware is impersonating an Android mobile banking application.
March 8, 2021
Microsoft, FireEye report 3 new malware linked to SolarWinds hackers
Microsoft and FireEye have identified 3 new malware used by SolarWinds hackers in their last year's attack on critical cyberinfrastructure in the US.
March 5, 2021
Flaw allowed bypassing verification code, log in to any Microsoft account
A bug bounty hunter has identified and reported a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to log in to any Microsoft account.
March 3, 2021
Hackers hit Microsoft Exchange Server to steal email data
Microsoft says Chinese hackers from the Hafnium group waged "limited and targeted attacks," in which its Exchange Email servers were breached to steal data.
March 3, 2021
Gootloader exploits websites via SEO to spread ransomware, trojans
Researchers have warned that Gootloader campaigns generally target users in the US, Germany, France, and South Korea.
March 3, 2021
Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent
A new patent applied by Apple suggests Apple Glass would have an automatic cleaning function called self-cleaning or opticals.
February 26, 2021
Botnet Abusing Bitcoin Blockchain To Evade Detection
Cybercriminals are abusing Bitcoin transactions to carry out illegal crypto mining operations while staying under the radar.
February 24, 2021
SolarWinds hackers accessed source code of Azure, Exchange, Intune
The US has blamed Russia for attacks carried out by SolarWinds hackers. Here's what Microsoft has revealed about the recent development.
February 20, 2021
US charges 3 North Korean hackers for extorting $1.3+ billion
One of the hackers was also charged in 2018 for playing a role in the Sony Pictures hacking and WannaCry ransomware attacks.
February 18, 2021
Clop ransomware gang leaks Jones Day law firm data on dark web
A group of cybercriminals known for Clop ransomware operations leaked data stolen from the US-based law firm Jones Day on the Dark Web.
February 17, 2021