Deeba Ahmed
1945 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 CryptoBandits Malware Uses USB Drives and Tor to Steal Crypto
Microsoft researchers warn of a new dual-action cryptocurrency clipper (CryptoBandits Malware) spreading through USB devices to alter wallet addresses and steal crypto assets.
June 23, 2026
2 Scattered Spider-Linked Hackers Plead Guilty Over £39M TfL Cyberattack
Two teenagers face sentencing after admitting to a massive Scattered Spider cyberattack that hit Transport for London (TfL) and US healthcare networks.
June 23, 2026
Beats Studio Buds Flaw Could Let Nearby Attackers Eavesdrop on Users
Apple has released a security update to patch a Beats Studio Buds flaw that let nearby hackers listen to conversations through the microphone.
June 22, 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife Data Breach Affects Over 3M License Customers
Around 3 million Texas licence holders face a data breach after hackers targeted a third-party vendor, exposing driver's licences and passport numbers.
June 22, 2026
Scammers Use Fake GitHub Stars, VirusTotal Reviews to Spread Crypto Clipper
A multi-platform malware campaign abuses fake trust signals to infect Windows and Mac users with a crypto clipper packed with 15,500 attacker wallets.
June 22, 2026
Salesforce Disables Klue Integration After OAuth Token Theft Hits Customer Data
Icarus extortion group used a legacy Klue Battlecards credential to bypass security and steal bulk Salesforce records from affected companies.
June 22, 2026
Nintendo America Employee Data Exposed After Shadowbyt3$ Targets TinyPulse
Nintendo America employee records were exposed via TinyPulse after Shadowbyt3 claimed theft of HR files, tax forms, bank data, and staff survey responses.
June 19, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Hackers Target Football Fans With Fake Tickets Sites
Cybersecurity experts warn that active hacking networks are using fake hotel bookings, cloned websites, and live chat features to scam FIFA World Cup 2026 fans.
June 19, 2026
Operation Endgame Disrupts SocGholish Malware Infrastructure
International law enforcement dismantled TA569's SocGholish infrastructure, taking down over 100 C2 servers and remediating nearly 15,000 compromised websites.
June 18, 2026
DragonForce Ransomware Abused Microsoft Teams to Hide Malware Activity
DragonForce ransomware abused Microsoft Teams relay systems to hide a custom backdoor, steal files and encrypt systems at a US services firm.
June 18, 2026