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.
Ransomware-Linked ViperTunnel Malware Hits UK and US Businesses
ViperTunnel is a Python-based backdoor linked to DragonForce ransomware that targets businesses using Windows servers across the US and the UK.
April 14, 2026
OpenAI Rotates macOS Certificates Following Axios Supply Chain Breach
OpenAI rotates macOS certificates after downloading a compromised Axios version, urging users to update apps before revoked certificates are blocked in May 2026.
April 13, 2026
BITTER APT Uses Signal, Google, and Zoom Lures to Spread ProSpy Spyware
BITTER APT spreads ProSpy and ToSpy via Signal, Google, and Zoom lures, targeting journalists through LinkedIn and iMessage spearphishing.
April 13, 2026
OpenSSF Flags Malware Campaign on Slack Posing as Linux Foundation Figures
OpenSSF warns hackers impersonate Linux Foundation leaders on Slack, tricking developers into installing malware that can compromise entire systems.
April 13, 2026
Alleged German DDoS-for-Hire Kingpin Behind Fluxstress Caught in Thailand
Alleged German cybercrime figure behind Fluxstress and Neldowner arrested in Thailand after years running global DDoS-for-hire services across countries.
April 13, 2026
Hacker Used Claude Code, GPT-4.1 to Exfiltrate Hundreds of Millions of Mexican Records
A lone hacker used Claude Code and GPT-4.1 to exfiltrate hundreds of millions of Mexican citizen records from 9 government agencies.
April 12, 2026
FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages Through iPhone Notifications
Signal messages may persist in iPhone notification data, enabling FBI access even after deletion, a court case reveals.
April 11, 2026
Google Chrome Update Disrupts Infostealer Cookie Theft
Google adds Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to Chrome 146, using hardware keys to block infostealer use of stolen session cookies on Windows.
April 11, 2026
GraphAlgo Scam: Lazarus Hackers Register Real US LLCs to Spread Malware
ReversingLabs has discovered a fresh wave of the graphalgo campaign in which North Korean Lazarus hackers are using fake Florida LLCs, mimicking SWFT Blockchain, and using GitHub typo-squatting to target developers with malware.
April 10, 2026
UNC6783 Hackers Use Fake Okta Pages in Corporate Breach Campaign
UNC6783 hackers and extortionists impersonate support staff, using fake Okta login pages and social engineering to access corporate systems and steal sensitive data.
April 10, 2026