Deeba Ahmed
1927 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.
Houseparty denies hacking user accounts; offers $1 million reward
Houseparty, a video conferencing-based desktop and mobile application owned by the Fortnite fame Epic Games, has denied these claims.
March 31, 2020
“Operation Poisoned News” infecting iPhones with LightSpy spyware
The operation uses "Local News Websites" to spread spyware infection. Here's what's going on and how.
March 28, 2020
Hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic
From phishing, malware and ransomware to identity theft; hackers are actively targeting WHO amid Coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020
Hackers are exploiting a critical, unpatched flaw in Windows
Microsoft has warned users that hackers are trying to exploit an unpatched vulnerability found in almost all versions of Windows.
March 24, 2020
Cyber Security firm exposes 5 billion+ login credentials
On 16th March an Elasticsearch database reportedly owned by a UK-based cyber security firm...
March 20, 2020
Fake WiseCleaner website spreading CoronaVirus ransomware
Another day, another Coronavirus ransomware - This time, researchers have discovered new ransomware ironically named CoronaVirus.
March 17, 2020
Google & Microsoft launch tools to address Coronavirus outbreak
Google's Coronavirus tool is called COVID-19 risk screening and testing while Microsoft calls it Bing COVID Tracker.
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus related cyber attacks hit HHS in US, testing center in Czech
Who could have imagined cyber criminals will use Coronavirus pandemic to steal data and make quick money?
March 16, 2020
Europol nabs SIM hacking network from across Europe
SIM Swapping (SIM hijacking or SIM hacking) is rapidly becoming the biggest threat to mobile service providers and mobile users alike.
March 13, 2020
Hackers using fake live Coronavirus map to spread malware
Hackers are spreading misinformation including fake live maps of areas hit by Coronavirus disaster to spread Azorult malware.
March 12, 2020