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.
Fake CrowdStrike Recruiters Distribute Malware Via Phishing Emails
SUMMARY Cybercriminals are deploying a tricky new phishing campaign impersonating the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike‘s recruiters to distribute a…
January 11, 2025
Fake PoC Exploit Targets Cybersecurity Researchers with Malware
A fake proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit designed to lure cybersecurity researchers into downloading malicious software. This deceptive tactic leverages a recently patched critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows LDAP service (CVE-2024-49113), which can cause denial-of-service attacks.
January 11, 2025
Muddling Meerkat Linked to Domain Spoofing in Global Spam Scams
Infoblox cybersecurity researchers investigating the mysterious activities of 'Muddling Meerkat' unexpectedly uncovered widespread use of domain spoofing in malicious spam campaigns.
January 11, 2025
Ivanti Urges Patch for Flaws in Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA Gateways
Ivanti has issued a critical security advisory addressing two vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateway products.
January 10, 2025
Banshee Stealer Hits macOS Users via Fake GitHub Repositories
SUMMARY Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point detected a new version of Banshee Stealer in late September 2024, distributed…
January 10, 2025
New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails
Fortinet uncovers a new PayPal phishing scam exploiting legitimate platform features. Learn how this sophisticated attack works and how to protect yourself from falling victim.
January 8, 2025
Millions of Email Servers Exposed Due to Missing TLS Encryption
Millions of email servers worldwide remain alarmingly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to a critical security oversight: the absence of Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption.
January 8, 2025
Critical Vulnerabilities in Moxa Routers Allow Root Privilege Escalation
Critical security vulnerabilities have been found in Moxa cellular routers and network security appliances. Learn about CVE-2024-9138 &…
January 8, 2025
US Telecom Breaches Widen as 9 Firms Hit by Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers
The Wall Street Journal reports that Charter, Consolidated, and Windstream have been added to the growing list of…
January 7, 2025
New FireScam Infostealer Spyware Hits Android via Fake Telegram Premium
Researchers at Cyfirma have discovered FireScam, an Android malware disguised as 'Telegram Premium' that steals data, monitors activity, and infiltrates devices. Learn about its distribution, functionality, and the impact on user privacy.
January 4, 2025