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.
US private prison, detention centers operator hit by ransomware attack
The victim of this ransomware attack is Geo Group that runs over 120 private prisons and illegal immigration detention centers across the globe.
November 6, 2020
Update Windows 10 to patch critical vulnerability in Microsoft store games
The high severity privilege escalation vulnerability tracked as CVE-2020-16877 affected Windows Server and Windows 10.
November 5, 2020
Hackers actively compromising VoIP phone system for monetization
One of the most interesting yet complex methods of exploitation employed by hackers is using the servers to make outgoing phone calls to generate profits.
November 5, 2020
Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware
“King Engine” ransomware is a variant of Hentai OniChan ransomware which, after infecting a system, asking for a ridiculous 50 BTC as ransom.
November 3, 2020
US jails Russian hacker for 8 years over botnet, bank fraud
The hacker participated in a sophisticated scheme to steal, exchange sensitive financial, personal data, causing a loss of $100 million to the victims.
November 3, 2020
Maze Ransomware Operators Shutting Down Their Operations
In a bizarre announcement, the Maze ransomware gang revealed that their only aim was to reveal the security lapses at their targets.
November 2, 2020
Privacy-focused True social network exposed user data online
A security lapse at the privacy-focused social networking app True exposed one of its servers, leading to private user data exposure.
November 2, 2020
Scammers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party in Wisconsin
WisGOP claims that scammers stole the money from the account they were using for the reelection campaign of President Donald Trump.
October 30, 2020
CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals
Healthcare providers across the US are warned about new ransomware attacks that could impact their ability to treat COVID-19 patients.
October 29, 2020
Hackers blackmail vulnerable patients after psychotherapy clinic hack
Confidential Data of Thousands of Finnish Psychotherapy Clinic Patients Has Been Exposed after Data Breach.
October 27, 2020