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

Google Confirms Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild

Google Confirms Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild

Google has released an update for the Chrome browser after it confirmed a zero-day exploit in the wild. Here’s what we know so far.
May, 13 2024
One of Arby’s Biggest Franchisees Hacked in a Ransomware Attack by Cactus

One of Arby’s Biggest Franchisees Hacked in a Ransomware Attack by Cactus

DRM, a family owned and operated company has recently been under attack from a ransomware group. With 73 restaurants potentially compromised, there’s a lot at s
May, 09 2024
How to watch blackout MLB games in 2025

How to watch blackout MLB games in 2025

MLB games are often blacked out in certain regions due to licensing issues. We’ve created a list of the best VPNs for MLB.TV you can use to avoid the blackouts.
Apr, 16 2024
NoName’s DDoS Barrage Plagues Ukraine's Digital Infrastructure

NoName’s DDoS Barrage Plagues Ukraine's Digital Infrastructure

The digital battle in the Russia-Ukraine conflict sees an escalation as an unknown hacker group targets Ukraine. This article covers the situation in detail.
Apr, 15 2024
Roku Uncovers Large Cyber Attack Impacting Over 500,000 Accounts

Roku Uncovers Large Cyber Attack Impacting Over 500,000 Accounts

Over 570,000 Roku accounts have been compromised in a cyber attack, according to the streaming device maker. Here are more details of what’s happened.
Apr, 14 2024
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Terrorize Vulnerable Businesses

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Terrorize Vulnerable Businesses

Ransomware attacks have been on the rise for a while now, with the latest two attacks serving as a reminder of the threat. Here’s what you need to know.
Apr, 08 2024
How to get around YouTube adblock detection

How to get around YouTube adblock detection

YouTube is now more serious than ever about getting rid of ad-blockers. Fortunately, you can still bypass adblock detection with the methods we’ve described her
Mar, 29 2024
Best VPNs for multiple devices

Best VPNs for multiple devices

Have family members or employees who want to use VPN but don’t want to buy separate subscriptions for each device? Here are the top 5 VPNs for multiple devices.
Mar, 23 2024
Best VPN for online gambling and sports betting in 2025

Best VPN for online gambling and sports betting in 2025

Online gambling is prohibited in many countries, but with one of the VPNs on this list, you can access most gambling sites no matter where you are in the world.
Mar, 23 2024
Bypass NBA League Pass Blackouts with a VPN

Bypass NBA League Pass Blackouts with a VPN

Excited to watch the next NBA season? Using NBA League Pass with a VPN, you can watch live NBA games from anywhere in the world, even if they’re blacked out!
Mar, 23 2024
CyberGhost VPN review 2025

CyberGhost VPN review 2025

Looking for a VPN that’s cheap, user-friendly, and good at streaming geo-restricted content? Check out our review of CyberGhost and see if it’s right for you.
Mar, 23 2024
NordVPN vs Surfshark comparison in 2025

NordVPN vs Surfshark comparison in 2025

NordVPN vs. Surfshark: which one is better for you? We did some tests to see how both VPNs perform in terms of privacy, speed, security, and more, and the winne
Mar, 23 2024
Surfshark review 2025

Surfshark review 2025

Many people say Surfshark is the best alternative to NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Check out our Surfshark VPN review to see if that’s true and how it performs in 202
Mar, 23 2024
Best free VPNs in 2025

Best free VPNs in 2025

Don’t feel like paying for a premium VPN? Don’t worry, here are some of the best free VPNs that are safe to use and have sufficient security features and server
Mar, 23 2024
Private Internet Access review 2025

Private Internet Access review 2025

Wondering which VPN you should use in 2025 to keep your online data safe? Give our Private Internet Access review a read to see if it’s the right one for you.
Mar, 23 2024