Deeba Ahmed
1816 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.
Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp Attachments Spreading Backdoor on Windows PCs
Microsoft warns of a WhatsApp attachments spreading VBS malware that installs backdoors on Windows PCs, giving hackers remote access and control systems.
April 2, 2026
Yurei Ransomware Uses Common Tools, Adds Stranger Things References
Team Cymru details the Yurei ransomware campaign, using standard tools and a few Stranger Things–named payloads to breach and encrypt systems.
April 2, 2026
Storm Infostealer Sold as Service, Targets Browsers, Wallets and Accounts
New research from Varonis Threat Labs reveals Storm infostealer, a malicious subscription service that bypasses Google Chrome encryption.…
April 2, 2026
LinkedIn Phishing Scam Uses Fake Notifications to Hijack Accounts
A LinkedIn phishing scam uses fake notifications and lookalike domains to steal credentials, hijack accounts, and access sensitive professional data.
April 1, 2026
Anthropic Leaks 512,000 Lines of Claude AI Code in Major Blunder
Human error exposed 512,000+ lines of Anthropic Claude AI Code, revealing KAIROS and Capybara secrets, pushing users to switch to the Native Installer.
April 1, 2026
Ransomware Groups Exploit Legit IT Tools to Bypass Antivirus
New research from Seqrite explains the ‘dual-use dilemma,’ where ransomware attackers repurpose legitimate IT tools like IOBit Unlocker…
April 1, 2026
ImageMagick Zero-Day Enables RCE on Linux and WordPress Servers
New research from Octagon Networks reveals a critical zero-day ImageMagick vulnerability that allows Remote Code Execution (RCE) via simple image uploads affecting Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, and WordPress. This magic byte shift bypasses even the most secure policies.
April 1, 2026
Hackers Poison Axios npm Package with 100 Million Weekly Downloads
Axios npm Package compromised in a supply chain attack, exposing developers to malware, data theft, and full system takeover risks worldwide.
March 31, 2026
Critical F5 BIG-IP Flaw Upgraded to 9.8 RCE, Exploited in the Wild
F5 BIG-IP APM flaw CVE-2025-53521 escalates to critical 9.8 RCE, actively exploited. Patch now, check IoCs, and secure vulnerable systems immediately.
March 31, 2026
OpenAI Codex Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Steal GitHub Tokens
OpenAI Codex vulnerability allowed attackers to steal GitHub tokens via malicious branch names using hidden Unicode command injection flaw.
March 30, 2026