Deeba Ahmed
2020 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 Vulnerabilities Drop, But Critical Flaws Double, Report Warns
Microsoft vulnerabilities fall, but critical flaws double, BeyondTrust report highlights rising risk in Microsoft Office, Azure, and cloud systems.
April 21, 2026
Grinex crypto exchange shuts down, blames Western agencies for $13.7M breach
Grinex exchange collapses after $13.7M breach, blames Western spies as Chainalysis flags possible exit scam and sanctions evasion network links claims.
April 21, 2026
52M-Download protobuf.js Library Hit by RCE in Schema Handling
Critical RCE flaw in protobuf.js lets attackers execute code via malicious schemas. Learn who is at risk, affected versions, and how to fix it.
April 20, 2026
ShowDoc Vulnerability Patched in 2020 Now Used in Active Server Takeovers
Hackers are exploiting a 5-year-old ShowDoc vulnerability (CVE-2025-0520) to deploy web shells, enabling RCE and full server takeover worldwide.
April 18, 2026
Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warned
Operation PowerOFF identifies and warns 75K users of DDoS-for-hire services, nets 4 arrests, and seizes 53 domains in a Europol-led crackdown.
April 18, 2026
New RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, Massiv Android Malware Found Targeting 800 Apps
New research from Zimperium reveals four active Android malware campaigns, RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv, targeting over 800 banking apps globally.
April 17, 2026
New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks.
April 17, 2026
New ZionSiphon Malware Discovered Targeting Israeli Water Systems
Researchers at Darktrace have identified ZionSiphon, a new malware targeting Israeli water treatment plants. Learn how this OT-focused…
April 17, 2026
New CGrabber and Direct-Sys Malware Spread Through GitHub ZIP Files
Hackers spread CGrabber and Direct-Sys malware through GitHub ZIP files, bypassing security tools to steal passwords, crypto wallets, and user data.
April 17, 2026
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber to Boost Defensive Cybersecurity
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model built to help defenders analyze malware and fix software bugs. The company is also expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program to thousands of verified experts.
April 16, 2026