Hamza Tariq

Hamza Tariq

Hamza Tariq is a Tech Content Editor at TechLapse. He specializes in software, apps, and services, but his expertise particularly shines in the realms of virtual private networks (VPNs) and antivirus solutions.

Before joining Tech Lapse, he was a Staff Writer at MakeUseOf where he mainly wrote about Apple products (macOS and iOS). Other than that, he’s also written content in the crypto and NFT space for various blogs and companies including Phemex.

His primary objective with writing at Tech Lapse is always to help people take more control of their online data and keep their presence on the web safe.

Hamza has a Master's in Business Analytics from the University of Exeter, but there's nothing more he enjoys than crafting meaningful content and testing new (and sometimes old) software. When he's not working, you'll find him playing Animal Crossing on his Nintendo Switch (a man's got to relax), reading books, or watching arthouse movies.

Articles by Hamza Tariq

French Basketball Team ASVEL Hit With Ransomware Attack

French Basketball Team ASVEL Hit With Ransomware Attack

The French basketball team ASVEL was hit with a ransomware attack, which has resulted in the theft of 32GB worth of data. Here are more details of what happened
Oct, 13 2023
Shadow PC Suffers Data Breach Exposing Their Customers’ Data

Shadow PC Suffers Data Breach Exposing Their Customers’ Data

The cloud gaming service Shadow PC recently had its customers' data stolen as a result of a phishing attack. Here are some important details of the data breach.
Oct, 13 2023
Flagstar Bank Suffers Third Major Breach Since 2021

Flagstar Bank Suffers Third Major Breach Since 2021

Flagstar Bank has suffered a third major data breach attack. This has impacted 800,000 customers and compromised their personal information. Here’s what happene
Oct, 11 2023
ThreatSec Shuts Down Servers Owned by One of the Largest ISPs in Gaza

ThreatSec Shuts Down Servers Owned by One of the Largest ISPs in Gaza

A group of hackers has shut down all servers owned by one of the largest ISPs in Gaza. Read on to learn more about the cyberattack in the Israel-Palestine war.
Oct, 11 2023
23andMe Probes Alleged Massive Customer Data Theft

23andMe Probes Alleged Massive Customer Data Theft

The popular genetics site 23andMe is currently investigating a data breach after someone put up their customer’s data for sale. Read this article to find out mo
Oct, 07 2023
Lyca Mobile Hit by Cyberattack Impacting Millions of Customers

Lyca Mobile Hit by Cyberattack Impacting Millions of Customers

Millions of Lycamobile users were recently affected by a cyberattack that disrupted the mobile network’s services. Read on to find out what happened.
Oct, 06 2023
Indeed Job Site Vulnerability Leads to Phishing Attacks on US Executives

Indeed Job Site Vulnerability Leads to Phishing Attacks on US Executives

A phishing attack exploiting the popular job search site Indeed has resulted in the compromise of the credentials of various US executives. Here is what’s happe
Oct, 04 2023
New Group of Hackers Breaches All of Sony’s Systems

New Group of Hackers Breaches All of Sony’s Systems

A new group of hackers from Russia and Ukraine claim to have breached all of Sony’s systems. Read on to find out more about the hack and Sony’s response to it.
Oct, 03 2023
Marvin Attack Exposes an Old Vulnerability in RSA

Marvin Attack Exposes an Old Vulnerability in RSA

A new technique called Marvin Attack has exposed a 25-year old vulnerability in the decryption of RSA. Read the article to understand what that means for you.
Oct, 03 2023
Massive DarkBeam Leak Exposes Billions of Emails and Passwords

Massive DarkBeam Leak Exposes Billions of Emails and Passwords

There has been a massive DarkBeam leak which has exposed billions of emails and passwords. Read on to find out more and what you can do to protect your data.
Sep, 28 2023
Best ad-blockers for Android

Best ad-blockers for Android

Tired of seeing intrusive ads while you’re surfing the Internet? In this article, we’ve shared the best ad-blockers for Android that you can use to get rid of a
Sep, 14 2023
How to watch Channel 4 in the USA

How to watch Channel 4 in the USA

Want to catch up on your favorite British shows but you’re not in the UK? Learn how to watch Channel 4 in the US or any other country with the help of a VPN.
Sep, 08 2023
Best Antivirus Reddit users recommend in 2024

Best Antivirus Reddit users recommend in 2024

Can’t figure out which antivirus to use? Check out our list of the best Reddit antiviruses, based on reviews by people who’ve used these applications for years.
Jul, 06 2023
How to remove Geek Squad scam

How to remove Geek Squad scam

Received an email from someone asking you to give personal information about yourself? Check out our guide on how to protect yourself from the Geek Squad scam.
Jun, 12 2023
How to remove Apple security alert warnings

How to remove Apple security alert warnings

Can’t figure out how to get rid of an Apple security alert? Check out our guide on what it is and how you can improve your device’s security by removing it.
Jun, 05 2023