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.
Microsoft takes down largest botnet network “Necurs”
The heydays of the Necurs botnet seem to be over for good because Microsoft and its associates in over 35 countries have joined hands against the notorious network.
March 12, 2020
Friend’s girlfriend sextortion scam infects PCs with Raccoon malware
Hackers are using supposed nude photos of a friend's girlfriend in the latest sextortion scam - Here's what's happening...
March 11, 2020
Hackers hit hackers in new malware campaign
It seems odd but a malware campaign is circulating on the web for the past few years where the prime targets are no one else but hackers.
March 10, 2020
Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange server
State-sponsored hackers are trying to exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email servers, which Microsoft already patched in February.
March 9, 2020
Virgin Media & T-Mobile data breach exposes customers data
Virgin Media and T-Mobile have suffered a data breach in which customers' data has been impacted. Heres's what happened.
March 7, 2020
Hackers dropping info-stealer malware with fake security certificate alerts
Distributing malware through software updates of legit services is a tried and tested technique. We have reported countless such incidents but...
March 5, 2020
CIA’s 11-year old hacking campaign against China exposed
APT-C-39 is a hacking group that discreetly works for the CIA, according to research from a well-known Chinese cyber-security firm Qihoo 360.
March 4, 2020
DoppelPaymer ransomware hits SpaceX, Tesla & Boeing’s parts manufacturer
According to security researchers, DoppelPaymer Ransomware is a relatively new file-encrypting and data-stealing malware.
March 2, 2020
Hackers leak up to 4 TB of OnlyFans content for download
OnlyFans is a London-based adult entertainment site immensely popular among content creators and influencers, especially females has been hacked.
February 28, 2020
Clearview AI firm with photos of billions of unsuspecting users got HACKED
Clearview AI has billions of photos of innocent and unsuspecting users - Its entire list of clients was reportedly stolen by unknown hackers.
February 27, 2020