Deeba Ahmed
2044 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.
FBI Warns FortiBleed Campaign Still Active, Hits 86,000+ FortiGate Devices
FortiBleed attacks continue to target Fortinet FortiGate devices, with SOCRadar reporting more than 86,644 compromised devices across 194…
October 9, 2026
Midnight Mimosa Malware Found Preinstalled on Low-Cost Android Phones
Low-cost Android phones can arrive already compromised, with malware embedded in their firmware before buyers switch them on.
October 8, 2026
FBI Removes Accenture Contractor Over ShinyHunters Job Site Data Breach
The FBI removed a contractor over a ShinyHunters-linked breach. Reuters sources identified Accenture and an unpatched Oracle PeopleSoft system.
October 6, 2026
FBI Confirms Multiple Arrests in ShinyHunters Investigation
The FBI confirmed multiple arrests in its ShinyHunters investigation after suspected member Saif al-Din Khader was reportedly detained in Jordan.
October 6, 2026
Star Blizzard Targets 100+ Organizations with Phishing and RedFlick Technique
Russian group Star Blizzard expands phishing campaigns with a new malware delivery RedFlick technique, using scheduled tasks to deliver the CosmicPulse backdoor.
October 5, 2026
New CloudSyncD macOS Backdoor Uses Fake Zoom Installer to Steal Passwords
CloudSyncD macOS backdoor uses a fake Zoom installer to steal Mac passwords, bypass Gatekeeper and connect infected devices to remote C2 servers.
October 1, 2026
Japanese Car-Sharing Site Times Car Data Breach Affects 6.6M Accounts
Times Mobility says a data breach exposed data linked to 6.6 million accounts, including 1.6 million identity records with driver's license images and documents too.
October 1, 2026
MALFEX npm Attack Spreads Windows RAT, Steals Discord and Browser Data
CloudSEK uncovered the MALFEX campaign using malicious npm packages to deploy Overlord RAT, steal Discord and browser data,…
September 30, 2026
Global Group Ransomware Abuses WinMerge to Deploy Encryptor
Cofense researchers reveal how Global Group uses payment-themed phishing, malicious ISO files and WinMerge to deploy ransomware and extort large enterprises.
September 30, 2026
Hackers Use Hijacked University Emails to Scam Students, Pose as FBI Agent
Students, job seekers and university staff, watch out for fake job offers sent from legitimate university email accounts.
September 29, 2026