Deeba Ahmed
1875 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.
Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
May 7, 2026
Google Chrome Accused of Silently Installing 4GB AI Model on User Devices
Cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hanff claims that Google Chrome automatically installs a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model without user notification or consent.
May 7, 2026
Scammers Use Hidden Text to Bypass AI Email Filters in Phishing Scams
Scammers are hiding invisible text inside phishing emails to manipulate AI-powered email filters and increase the chances of scams reaching inboxes.
May 7, 2026
Google Fixes CVSS 10 Gemini CLI Vulnerability Enabling GitHub Issue-Based RCE
Google patches a CVSS 10 Gemini CLI vulnerability that allowed hackers to use prompt injection and privilege escalation for a full supply chain compromise.
May 6, 2026
ShinyHunters’ Instructure Canvas LMS and Vimeo Breaches Impact Millions of Users
ShinyHunters breached Instructure and Vimeo, exposing millions of student and user records through direct and supply chain attacks.
May 6, 2026
Massive “Low and Slow” DDoS Attack Hits Platform With 2.45 Billion in 5 Hours
DataDome researchers uncovered a massive low and slow DDoS attack that delivered 2.45 billion requests using 1.2 million IP addresses.
May 6, 2026
Anti-ICE Site GTFO ICE Accused of Exposing Data of 17,000+ Activists
An anti-ICE website, GTFO ICE, linked to Miles Taylor, is accused of exposing the personal details of 17,662 activists, sparking concerns that the data may have reached government agencies.
May 5, 2026
FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and…
May 5, 2026
Paying Ransom Won’t Help as VECT 2.0 Ransomware Destroys Data Irreversibly
VECT 2.0 ransomware contains fatal flaws that permanently destroy files, making recovery impossible and rendering ransom payments useless for victims worldwide.
May 3, 2026
Google AppSheet Exploited in 30,000-User Facebook Phishing Operation
Scammers are abusing Google AppSheet and Google Drive to bypass security filters and steal thousands of Facebook Business accounts globally.
May 2, 2026