Deeba Ahmed
1827 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.
LegalPwn Attack Tricks GenAI Tools Into Misclassifying Malware as Safe Code
A new security flaw, LegalPwn, exploits a weakness in generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, where malicious code is disguised as legal disclaimers. Learn why human oversight is now more critical than ever for AI security.
August 4, 2025
Bitdefender Warns Users to Update Dahua Cameras Over Critical Flaws
Security researchers at Bitdefender have found two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-31700, CVE-2025-31701) in popular Dahua security cameras, including the Hero C1 model.
August 4, 2025
New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control.
August 2, 2025
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site's seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
August 2, 2025
OnlyFans, Discord ClickFix-Themed Pages Spread Epsilon Red Ransomware
Beware of Epsilon Red ransomware as attackers impersonate Discord, Twitch and OnlyFans using fake verification pages with .HTA files and ActiveX to spread malware.
July 31, 2025
Browser Extensions Can Exploit ChatGPT, Gemini in ‘Man in the Prompt’ Attack
Man in the Prompt attack shows how browser extensions can exploit ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools to steal data or inject hidden prompts.
July 31, 2025
SonicWall Urges Patch After 3 Major VPN Vulnerabilities Disclosed
watchTowr's latest research details critical SonicWall SMA100 flaws (CVE-2025-40596, 40597, 40598). Discover how pre-auth stack/heap overflows and XSS put SSL-VPNs at risk. Patch now!
July 30, 2025
TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Akamai's latest Ransomware Report 2025 reveals "quadruple extortion," new AI-driven tactics by groups like Black Basta, FunkSec, and TrickBot, and growing threats to non-profits. Learn about evolving cyber threats.
July 30, 2025
Allianz Life Data Breach Hits 1.4 Million Customers
Allianz Life Insurance confirms a July 2025 data breach impacting 1.4 million customers, financial pros and employees. Learn how social engineering exploited a third-party CRM, the hallmarks of Scattered Spider tactics, and the broader risks of supply chain vulnerabilities.
July 29, 2025
SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Used in Auto-Color Malware Attack on US Firm
Darktrace uncovers the first exploit of a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) to deploy Auto-Color backdoor malware. Learn how this evasive Linux RAT targets systems for remote code execution and how AI-powered defence thwarts multi-stage attacks.
July 29, 2025