Deeba Ahmed
1825 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.
Stealit Malware Using Node.js to Hide in Fake Game and VPN Installers
Fortinet warns of Stealit, a MaaS infostealer, now targeting Windows systems and evading detection by using Node.js’s SEA feature while hiding in fake game and VPN installers.
October 10, 2025
Fake TikTok and WhatsApp Apps Infect Android Devices with ClayRat Spyware
Zimperium's zLabs warns of ClayRat, a fast-spreading Android spyware targeting Russia. It hides in fake apps like TikTok and steals texts, calls records, and camera photos.
October 9, 2025
Discord Says Hackers Stole 70,000 ID Photos, Dismisses Extortion Claims
70,000 Discord users had government ID photos and private data exposed via a third-party vendor breach. See Discord's full response and critical security steps to protect your identity.
October 9, 2025
Your Shipment Notification is Now a Malware Dropper
Forcepoint X-Labs reports a surge in sophisticated email attacks using obfuscated JavaScript and steganography to deliver dangerous RATs and info-stealers like Formbook and Agent Tesla. Learn how to defend against the threat.
October 9, 2025
New Chaos-C++ Ransomware Targets Windows by Wiping Data, Stealing Crypto
FortiGuard Labs reveals Chaos-C++, a new Chaos ransomware variant that deletes files over 1.3 GB instead of encrypting them and uses clipboard hijacking to steal cryptocurrency.
October 9, 2025
Fake Teams Installers Dropping Oyster Backdoor (aka Broomstick)
Hackers are using fake Microsoft Teams installers found in search results and ads to deploy the Oyster backdoor. Learn how to protect your PC from this remote-access threat.
October 9, 2025
UK Police Arrest Two Teens Over Kido Nursery Ransomware Attack
Met Police arrested two teenagers over the Kido nursery ransomware attack, which exposed data for 8,000 children. Full details on the hack and police investigation.
October 8, 2025
Medusa Ransomware Exploiting GoAnywhere MFT Flaw, Confirms Microsoft
Latest reports suggest the critical GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035, CVSS 10.0) is actively exploited by the Medusa ransomware gang for unauthenticated RCE. Patch immediately.
October 7, 2025
New Mic-E-Mouse Attack Shows Computer Mice Can Capture Conversations
Security researchers at UC Irvine reveal the 'Mic-E-Mouse' attack, showing how high-DPI optical sensors in modern mice can detect desk vibrations and reconstruct user speech with high accuracy. Learn how this side-channel vulnerability affects your privacy.
October 7, 2025
Rainwalk Pet Insurance Exposes 158 GB of US Customer and Pet Data
A misconfigured database belonging to a pet insurance company, "Rainwalk Pet Insurance," exposed sensitive PII and veterinary claim data. The data exposure reveals new fraud tactics, including microchip and reimbursement scams.
October 6, 2025