Deeba Ahmed
1881 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.
US Charges North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals
The North Korean hacker, Rim Jong Hyok, is accused of being part of the government-backed cyberespionage group Andariel,…
July 26, 2024
Windows SmartScreen Flaw Enabling Data Theft in Major Stealer Attack
New Stealer Campaign Exploits Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21412) – This large-scale attack targets Windows users, stealing passwords, browsing…
July 24, 2024
Play Ransomware Variant Targeting Linux ESXi Environments
Play Ransomware Targets Linux! New Variant Attacks ESXi with Prolific Puma Ties. Learn how to protect your organization…
July 23, 2024
Mexico’s Largest ERP Provider ClickBalance Exposes 769 Million Records
ClickBalance ERP provider’s cloud database exposed 769 million records, including API keys and email addresses. Learn how this…
July 23, 2024
Chinese Vigorish Viper Exploits DNS and Football Sponsorships for Illegal Gambling
Unmasking Vigorish Viper: The Elusive Cybercrime Network Behind Illegal Gambling. Learn how this sophisticated group uses clever DNS…
July 22, 2024
India’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange WazirX Hacked: $234.9 Million Stolen
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange WazirX launches bug bounty program “to help recover the stolen funds” as cybercriminals stole…
July 22, 2024
CrowdStrike Update Causes Havoc, Grounding Flights and Disrupting Businesses
The Biggest IT Outage in Recent Memory? A faulty CrowdStrike update triggered a global tech meltdown, grounding flights,…
July 19, 2024
FIN7 Cybercrime Gang Evolves with Ransomware and Hacking Tools
FIN7, a notorious cybercrime gang, is back with a new bag of tricks! Learn about FIN7’s evolving tactics,…
July 18, 2024
Iran’s MuddyWater APT targets Saudis and Israelis with BugSleep Backdoor
New Backdoor ‘BugSleep’ Discovered in MuddyWater Phishing Attacks. Cybersecurity researchers uncover a custom-made backdoor used by the notorious…
July 16, 2024
Iraqi Hackers Exploit PyPI to Infiltrate Systems Through Python Packages
Python packages are being used to steal data from developers and companies. Learn about the extensive cybercriminal operation…
July 16, 2024