Deeba Ahmed
1875 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.
New RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, Massiv Android Malware Found Targeting 800 Apps
New research from Zimperium reveals four active Android malware campaigns, RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv, targeting over 800 banking apps globally.
April 17, 2026
New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks.
April 17, 2026
New ZionSiphon Malware Discovered Targeting Israeli Water Systems
Researchers at Darktrace have identified ZionSiphon, a new malware targeting Israeli water treatment plants. Learn how this OT-focused…
April 17, 2026
New CGrabber and Direct-Sys Malware Spread Through GitHub ZIP Files
Hackers spread CGrabber and Direct-Sys malware through GitHub ZIP files, bypassing security tools to steal passwords, crypto wallets, and user data.
April 17, 2026
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber to Boost Defensive Cybersecurity
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model built to help defenders analyze malware and fix software bugs. The company is also expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program to thousands of verified experts.
April 16, 2026
Researchers Say Fiverr Left User Files Open to Google Search
Private Fiverr user documents, including tax records and IDs, were reportedly found in Google search results due to a storage configuration issue. Read more about the findings and the company’s response to the data exposure.
April 16, 2026
Fake Claude AI Installer Targets Windows Users with PlugX Malware
Fake Claude AI installer mimicking Anthropic spreads PlugX malware on Windows, using DLL sideloading to gain persistent remote access to infected systems.
April 15, 2026
13.5M Device Botnet Drives 2 Tbps DDoS Attacks on FinTech, Qrator Finds
A new Qrator Labs report reveals that the largest DDoS botnet has grown to 13.5 million devices, and…
April 15, 2026
wolfSSL Vulnerability Hits IoT, Routers and Military Systems, Update to 5.9.1 Now
Critical wolfSSL flaw CVE-2026-5194 allows digital ID forgery across billions of devices, update to version 5.9.1 to fix the issue and reduce risk.
April 14, 2026
Kraken Exchange Faces Extortion After Insider Recorded System Footage
Kraken exchange faces extortion after a staff member misused access to record internal systems, about 2,000 accounts affected, no funds or systems breached.
April 14, 2026