Deeba Ahmed
1926 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.
Zero-Click exploit allowed attackers to hack any targeted iPhone
The iOS vulnerability allowed hackers to control your iPhone within radio proximity using AWDL. Here's its demo video.
December 3, 2020
Hackers steal sensitive client data in Israeli insurance firm data breach
BlackShadow hackers took responsibility for the attack and leaked the data online belonging to Shirbit's customers.
December 2, 2020
Malware attack can trick biologists into producing dangerous toxins
Researchers urge for improving bio-cybersecurity as threat actors can use malware to target Synthetic DNA Orders to modify DNA strings sequence.
December 2, 2020
Authorities disrupt massive stolen credit card trading scam on dark web
Dubbed Carding Action 2020; the operation aimed at targeting several dark web marketplaces resulting in saving $48million/€40 million.
November 29, 2020
Researchers found another way to hack Tesla Model X Key Fob
The hack occurred when researchers identified significant security flaws in the key fob of Tesla’s top-of-the-line SUV, Tesla Model X.
November 27, 2020
Sopra Steria records heavy financial loss after Ryuk ransomware attack
The company stated that it ‘rapidly’ blocked the ransomware attack; however, it had to bear heavy financial losses post the attack.
November 26, 2020
GoDaddy employees tricked in attack against cryptocurrency firms
Earlier this month, hackers targeted GoDaddy customers to modify the DNS settings of at least two cryptocurrency website. Here's what happened.
November 26, 2020
Database leak exposed mass credential stuffing against Spotify users
Researchers helped Spotify detect and address a severe credential stuffing operation affecting hundreds of millions of its users.
November 25, 2020
Malware service operators arrested; offered antivirus bypassing tools
The malware encryption service run by a Romanian duo helped hackers embed malicious code in legit software to bypass antivirus tools.
November 21, 2020
Pray.com exposed data of millions after database mess up
Pray.com applied lackluster security practices potentially exposing nearly 10 million users to frauds and cyberattacks, claim VpnMentor's researchers.
November 20, 2020