Deeba Ahmed
1826 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.
Vietnamese Hackers Use Fake Copyright Notices to Spread Lone None Stealer
New Lone None Stealer uses Telegram C2 and DLL side-loading to grab passwords, credit cards, and crypto. Find out how to spot this highly evasive phishing scam.
September 25, 2025
ForcedLeak Flaw in Salesforce Agentforce AI Agent Exposed CRM Data
Cybersecurity firm Noma Security reveals ForcedLeak, a critical flaw in Salesforce Agentforce that allowed data theft. Learn what companies need to do now to secure AI agents.
September 25, 2025
Critical CVSS 10 Flaw in GoAnywhere File Transfer Threatens 20,000 Systems
Urgent warning for Fortra GoAnywhere MFT users. A CVSS 10.0 deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035) in the License Servlet allows command injection. Patch to v7.8.4 immediately to prevent system takeover.
September 25, 2025
China-Linked Hackers Hit US Tech Firms with BRICKSTORM Malware
China-backed UNC5221 targets US legal and tech firms by deploying BRICKSTORM malware on neglected VMware and Linux/BSD appliances, Google's Mandiant reports.
September 25, 2025
ShadowV2 Botnet Uses Misconfigured AWS Docker for DDoS-For-Hire Service
Darktrace researchers have uncovered ShadowV2, a new botnet that operates as a DDoS-for-hire service by infecting misconfigured Docker containers on AWS cloud servers.
September 24, 2025
FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips.
September 24, 2025
Iranian Hackers Use Fake Job Lures to Breach Europe’s Critical Industries
New research from Check Point Research reveals the Iranian cyber group Nimbus Manticore is targeting defence, telecom, and aerospace companies in Europe with fake job offers. Learn how they use advanced malware to steal sensitive data.
September 23, 2025
Inc Ransomware Group Claims 5.7 TB Theft from Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office
The Inc ransomware gang claims to have stolen 5.7 TB of data from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office in an August 2025 attack. Find out how the breach unfolded, why government agencies are a top target, and what this means for citizens.
September 23, 2025
Fake Ukrainian Police Emails Spread New CountLoader Malware Loader
A new malware loader, CountLoader, has been discovered by cybersecurity firm Silent Push. This threat is linked to prominent Russian ransomware gangs, including LockBit, BlackBasta, and Qilin, and is being used as an initial access broker.
September 22, 2025
ShadowLeak Exploit Exposed Gmail Data Through ChatGPT Agent
Radware researchers revealed a service-side flaw in OpenAI's ChatGPT. The ShadowLeak attack had used indirect prompt injection to bypass defences and leak sensitive data, but the issue has since been fixed.
September 22, 2025