Deeba Ahmed

Pakistan

Cyber security Writer at HackRead

Cyber security Writer at https://t.co/968pyGGgct @Hackread, Professional Baker, Travel buff, Movie lover, but above all a Passionate Pakistani.

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Operation BULUT: Encrypted Chats from Sky ECC, ANOM Lead to 232 Arrests

1 week ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

Intelligence from encrypted platforms like Sky ECC and ANOM has led to the arrest of 232 individuals and the seizure of millions in assets in a major European law enforcement operation against drug trafficking. A joint law enforcement operation (dubbed Operation BULUT) involving international agencies has resulted in the successful dismantling of several well-established criminal organisations, mostly involved in moving illegal drugs into Europe and Türkiye.
Fake PDFCandy File Converter Websites Spread Malware

1 week ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

CloudSEK uncovers a sophisticated malware campaign where attackers impersonate PDFCandy.com to distribute the ArechClient2 information stealer. Learn how this scam works and how to protect yourself. Cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK have a new campaign exploiting the popularity of PDFCandy.com, an online file conversion tool used by over two and a half million people, including over half a million from India alone.
Lab Breach Tied to Planned Parenthood Compromises 1.6M Records

1 week ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

Data breach at Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) exposed the sensitive health and personal information of 1.6 million individuals linked to select Planned Parenthood centers. Learn if you’re affected and what data was compromised. A US-based lab testing services provider, Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), has confirmed that hackers broke into their computer systems in October 2024 and got the personal information of about 1.6 million people.
Xanthorox AI Surfaces on Dark Web as Full Spectrum Hacking Assistant

2 weeks ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

A sophisticated new artificial intelligence (AI) platform tailored for offensive cyber operations, named Xanthorox AI, has been identified by cybersecurity firm SlashNext. First appearing in late Q1 2025, Xanthorox AI is reportedly circulating within cybercrime communities on darknet forums and encrypted channels.
NSA and Global Allies Declare Fast Flux a National Security Threat

2 weeks ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

A collaborative effort by international cybersecurity agencies, including the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), and New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), has highlighted a critical security issue known as Fast Flux.
Picklescan Vulnerabilities Could Let Hackers Bypass AI Security Checks

1 month ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

Sonatype researchers uncover vulnerabilities in picklescan. Learn how these flaws impact AI model security, Hugging Face, and best practices.
US Background Check Firm Data Breach Exposes 3.3M Records

1 month ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

A data breach at DISA Global Solutions exposed the personal details of 3.3 million. Learn what data was affected and what steps are being taken.
HashFlare Fraud: Two Estonians Admit to Running $577M Crypto Scam

2 months ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

Two Estonian nationals plead guilty to a $577M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through HashFlare, defrauding hundreds of thousands globally.
Brave Desktop Browser Vulnerability Lets Malicious Sites Appear Trusted

2 months ago | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

A critical vulnerability in Brave Browser allows malicious websites to appear as trusted sources during file uploads/downloads. Learn how to protect yourself and update your browser to the latest version. A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular Brave Browser, enabling malicious websites to deceive users into believing they are interacting with trusted sources.
Chinese PlushDaemon APT Targets S. Korean IPany VPN with Backdoor

Jan 23, 2025 | hackread.com | Deeba Ahmed

Cybersecurity firm ESET uncovers PlushDaemon, a previously unknown APT group targeting South Korea, deploying a SlowStepper backdoor. This article analyses the attack techniques, the capabilities of the SlowStepper malware, and the growing threat posed by this sophisticated APT group. Cybersecurity firm ESET has identified a new China-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, dubbed “PlushDaemon,” behind a cyber espionage operation targeting South Korea.