Deeba Ahmed
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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.
US Announces Arresting Chinese Hacker Linked to HAFNIUM Group
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker, Xu Zewei, 33, has been arrested for his alleged role in the widespread HAFNIUM cyber attacks and theft of COVID-19 research. Learn about the charges and China's Ministry of State Security involvement.
July 9, 2025
Infostealers-as-a-Service Push Identity Hacks to Record Highs
Identity-based cyberattacks soar 156%, driven by cheap Phishing-as-a-Service & infostealer malware. Learn how criminals bypass MFA to steal credentials, access bank accounts, and compromise business emails.
July 8, 2025
Pakistan’s Transparent Tribe Hits Indian Defence with Linux Malware
Pakistan’s APT36 Transparent Tribe uses phishing and Linux malware to target Indian defence systems running BOSS Linux says Cyfirma.
July 8, 2025
ICC Contained Cyberattack Amid Espionage Threats and Pressure
International Criminal Court suffered new "sophisticated" cyberattack in The Hague. Occurring near the NATO summit.
July 7, 2025
AT&T Reaches $177M Deal Over 2019 and 2024 Data Breaches
AT&T's $177M data breach settlement. Check eligibility for payouts from 2019 and 2024 incidents. Get claim details here.
July 7, 2025
Cisco Issues Emergency Fix for Critical Root Credential Flaw in Unified CM
Cisco fixes critical root credential vulnerability in Unified CM rated CVSS 10 urging users to patch now to stop remote admin takeovers.
July 4, 2025
Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebrands as World Leaks
Hunters International ransomware gang closes after 55 confirmed and 199 unconfirmed cyberattacks. Read about its rebrand to World…
July 4, 2025
New Fake Marketplace From China Mimics Top Retail Brands for Fraud
Silent Push exposes thousands of fake e-commerce websites spoofing major brands like Apple and Michael Kors. Learn how this Chinese phishing scam targets shoppers and steals financial data, impacting global consumers.
July 3, 2025
N Korean Hackers Drop NimDoor macOS Malware Via Fake Zoom Updates
SentinelLabs uncovers NimDoor, new North Korea-aligned macOS malware targeting Web3 and crypto firms. Exploits Nim, AppleScript, and steals Keychain, browser, shell, and Telegram data.
July 3, 2025
China Linked Houken Hackers Breach French Systems with Ivanti Zero Days
ANSSI report details the Chinese UNC5174 linked Houken cyberattack using Ivanti zero-days (CVE-2024-8190, 8963, 9380) against the French government, defence and finance sector.
July 3, 2025