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.
Scattered Spider Hacker Noah Michael Urban Jailed for 10 Years
Noah Michael Urban, the 20-year-old hacker from the notorious Scattered Spider group, was sentenced to 10 years in…
August 22, 2025
Europol Denies $50K Reward for Qilin Ransomware, Calls It a Scam
Europol has confirmed that a widely reported $50,000 reward for information on the Qilin ransomware group is a…
August 21, 2025
AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
The PromptFix attack tricks AI browsers with fake CAPTCHAs, leading them to phishing sites and fake stores where…
August 21, 2025
New DripDropper Malware Exploits Linux Flaw Then Patches It Lock Rivals Out
A new report from Red Canary reveals a clever Linux malware called DripDropper that exploits a flaw and…
August 20, 2025
Citizen Lab Reports Hidden VPN Networks Sharing Ownership and Security Flaws
Citizen Lab’s new report, Hidden Links, uncovers a network of VPN providers like Turbo VPN and VPN Monster…
August 19, 2025
96,000 UK Police Bodycam Videos Lost After Data Transfer Mishap
The UK’s South Yorkshire Police lost 96,000 bodycam videos in a data transfer mishap, impacting 126 cases. Poor…
August 19, 2025
Fake Copyright Notices Drop New Noodlophile Stealer Variant
Morphisec warns of a new Noodlophile Stealer variant spread via fake copyright phishing emails, using Dropbox links and…
August 18, 2025
Manpower Data Breach Hits 144K, Workday Confirms 3rd-Party CRM Hack
A cyberattack on Manpower’s Michigan office compromised data for 144,000 people. Meanwhile, Workday reveals a data breach in…
August 18, 2025
Top Israeli Cybersecurity Official Arrested in US Child Exploitation Sting
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of eight individuals, including a top Israeli official, in…
August 16, 2025
Police Bust Crypto Scammers, Nab Smishing SMS Blaster Operator
Thai police arrest SMS Blaster operator in smishing scam and bust crypto laundering gang moving $30M monthly through…
August 15, 2025