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.
MI6 Opens Dark Web Portal “Silent Courier” for Russians to Share Secrets
The UK's spy agency, MI6, has launched a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to securely recruit agents worldwide, particularly from Russia. Learn how this shift to the dark web marks a new era in modern espionage and national security.
September 22, 2025
Chinese Network Selling Thousands of Fake US and Canadian IDs
New investigation exposes a China-based ring that sold over 6,500 fake United States and Canadian IDs using well-planned covert packaging. Learn how this operation threatens national security and enables financial crime.
September 19, 2025
WatchGuard Issues Fix for 9.3-Rated Firebox Firewall Vulnerability
WatchGuard has issued a critical security alert for its Firebox firewalls due to a serious vulnerability, CVE-2025-9242. Learn what this 'out-of-bounds write' flaw means, which Fireware OS versions are affected, and the urgent steps to take to protect your network from remote attacks.
September 19, 2025
New Raven Stealer Malware Hits Browsers for Passwords and Payment Data
New research reveals Raven Stealer malware that targets browsers like Chrome and Edge to steal personal data. Learn how this threat uses simple tricks like process hollowing to evade antiviruses and why it's a growing risk for everyday users.
September 17, 2025
BreachForums Founder Conor Fitzpatrick Resentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the founder of the hacking forum BreachForums, has been resentenced to three years in prison…
September 17, 2025
New Shai-hulud Worm Infecting npm Packages With Millions of Downloads
ReversingLabs discovers “Shai-hulud,” a self-replicating computer worm on the npm open-source registry. Learn how the malware steals developer…
September 17, 2025
Microsoft Shuts Down RaccoonO365 Phishing Ring, Seizes 338 Websites
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit dismantled RaccoonO365, a major phishing service that stole thousands of user credentials and targeted US healthcare organisations. Discover how the operation worked and its global impact.
September 17, 2025
Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen Breach Linked to ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters reportedly hacked Kering, exposing Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen customer data, raising risks of scams and spear…
September 16, 2025
North Korea’s Kimsuky Group Uses AI-Generated Military IDs in New Attack
North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers use AI-generated fake military IDs in a new phishing campaign, GSC warns, marking a…
September 15, 2025
New VoidProxy Phishing Service Bypasses MFA on Microsoft and Google Accounts
Okta Threat Intelligence exposes VoidProxy, a new PhaaS platform. Learn how this advanced service uses the Adversary-in-the-Middle technique…
September 13, 2025