Deeba Ahmed
1875 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.
New ClickFix Attack Targets Crypto Wallets and 25+ Browsers with Infostealer
Researchers at CyberProof have identified a new fake captcha campaign linked to the ClickFix operation. This stealthy infostealer targets over 25 browsers, cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask, and gaming accounts by tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands.
February 21, 2026
China-Linked Hackers Use Dell RecoverPoint Flaw to Drop GrimBolt Malware
Dell warns of a critical security hole in its RecoverPoint software exploited by hackers. Learn how to protect your data from the CVE-2026-22769 vulnerability and the new GrimBolt malware.
February 19, 2026
Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files
Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights a shift in malware behaviour toward harvesting personal AI identity files.
February 19, 2026
Firebase Misconfiguration Exposes 300M Messages From Chat & Ask AI Users
A technical mistake in the popular Chat & Ask AI app has left 300 million private messages from 25 million users exposed online. Discover what happened and how you can protect your personal data when using AI chatbots.
February 18, 2026
Hackers Abuse ScreenConnect to Hijack PCs via Fake Social Security Emails
Forcepoint X-labs reveals how hackers use fake SSA emails and hijacked ScreenConnect tools to bypass Windows security to target UK, US, and Canadian organisations.
February 17, 2026
Google Ads and Claude AI Abused to Spread MacSync Malware via ClickFix
Cybersecurity experts at Moonlock Lab have discovered a new ClickFix attack. Hackers are using hijacked Google Ads and fake Claude AI guides to trick Mac users into installing the data-stealing MacSync malware.
February 16, 2026
287 Chrome Extensions Caught Harvesting Browsing Data from 37M Users
New investigation by Q Continuum reveals 287 Chrome extensions leaking the private browsing data of 37.4 million users to firms like Similarweb and Alibaba. Learn how these harmless tools turn your history into a product.
February 14, 2026
New Cybercrime Group 0APT Accused of Faking Hundreds of Breach Claims
Researchers reveal the new 0APT cyber group is fabricating attacks on large organisations. Learn how they use fake data to trick companies into paying.
February 10, 2026
Hackers Deliver Global Group Ransomware Offline via Phishing Emails
Global Group ransomware is delivered through phishing emails and can encrypt files offline without any internet connection.
February 9, 2026
Cyber Attack Hits European Commission Staff Mobile Systems
The European Commission reports a cyber attack on its central mobile infrastructure that may have exposed staff names and phone numbers.
February 9, 2026