Deeba Ahmed
1945 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.
5,561 GitHub Repositories Hit by Megalodon Supply Chain Attack in Six Hours
SafeDep uncovered the Megalodon attack targeting 5,561 GitHub repositories with malicious CI workflows and cloud credential theft.
May 22, 2026
Deleted Google API Keys Remain Active up to 23 Minutes, Study Finds
Deleted Google API Keys remain active for up to 23 minutes after deletion, exposing GCP, Gemini, BigQuery, and Maps data to attackers.
May 21, 2026
Android Malware Spotted Subscribing Victims to Paid Services Without Consent
Cybersecurity researchers expose a 10-month global Android malware campaign using fake apps to secretly charge users through premium SMS bills.
May 21, 2026
Microsoft’s Retired IE Tool MSHTA Now Being Used in Fileless Malware Attacks
Despite Internet Explorer’s retirement, hackers are abusing the legacy MSHTA utility in stealthy fileless malware attacks targeting Windows users.
May 21, 2026
GitHub Breach: TeamPCP Steals 3,800 Repositories via VS Code Extension
GitHub Breach: TeamPCP stole 3,800 internal repositories through a malicious VS Code extension and is now selling the data online for $95,000.
May 20, 2026
Verizon DBIR: AI Helped Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in 31% of Recent Breaches
Verizon DBIR 2026 reveals software vulnerabilities overtook stolen passwords in cyberattacks, with AI helping hackers exploit flaws within hours.
May 20, 2026
Banana RAT Malware in Fake Invoices Hits Customers at 16 Brazilian Banks
Banana RAT malware hidden in fake invoices and security update screens targets customers at 16 Brazilian banks stealing data with QR fraud.
May 20, 2026
Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 Closes With $1.3 Million in Zero-Day Payouts
Cybersecurity researchers successfully demonstrated 47 unique zero-day exploits at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, targeting major enterprise software and AI platforms.
May 19, 2026
Hackers Actively Exploit ‘Nginx Rift’ Vulnerability Affecting NGINX, F5 Products
Hackers are actively exploiting the Nginx Rift vulnerability affecting NGINX and F5 products, exposing servers to denial-of-service attacks.
May 19, 2026
New Reaper Malware Uses Fake Microsoft Domain to Steal macOS Passwords
The newly discovered Reaper malware bypasses Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 security updates to steal passwords, crypto assets, and install a permanent backdoor.
May 18, 2026