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

Best antivirus security apps for Android

Best antivirus security apps for Android

Looking for the best antivirus for Android? We’ve got you covered! Check out our helpful guide that covers the top 8 antivirus apps for Android devices in detai
Mar, 18 2024
Best Antivirus Without Auto-Renewal

Best Antivirus Without Auto-Renewal

Are you worried that your subscription will be automatically renewed and you’ll be charged for it? Check out our list of the best 5 antivirus without auto-renew
Mar, 16 2024
Nissan Discloses Massive Data Breach Affecting 100,000 Individuals

Nissan Discloses Massive Data Breach Affecting 100,000 Individuals

Nissan Oceania has disclosed a large data breach which has affected 100,000 current and former employees. Here’s everything you need to know about what happened
Mar, 16 2024
Best antivirus for iPhone and iPad

Best antivirus for iPhone and iPad

Are you worried that iOS may not be as safe as everyone says it is? Check out our list and get the best antivirus for iPhone so you can keep all your data safe.
Mar, 15 2024
Multi-Billion Dollar Ransomware Attack Targets Three Giant Corporations

Multi-Billion Dollar Ransomware Attack Targets Three Giant Corporations

Cleshar, Ammega, and Reny Picot become the latest victims in a long list of high-profile attacks by ransomware group Cactus. Here’s what we know about the breac
Mar, 13 2024
Best antivirus software for Windows 11

Best antivirus software for Windows 11

Not sure if Microsoft Defender is enough to protect your system? Check our list of the best antivirus software for Windows 11 to see what other options you have
Mar, 13 2024
How to stop Google search redirect to Bing

How to stop Google search redirect to Bing

Google redirects to Bing whenever you search for something? Your computer may have been infected with a browser hijacker. Check out our guide on how to remove i
Mar, 10 2024
Massive Data Breach Exposes Google, Facebook, WhatsApp 2FA Codes

Massive Data Breach Exposes Google, Facebook, WhatsApp 2FA Codes

Millions of 2FA codes for sites like Google and Facebook were left exposed, raising concerns about the reliability of the method. Here’s what you need to know.
Mar, 09 2024
How to remove Yahoo Search from Chrome

How to remove Yahoo Search from Chrome

Has your default search engine been changed without your permission? In this article, we’ll teach you how to remove Yahoo Search from Chrome browser for good.
Mar, 09 2024
NordVPN review 2025

NordVPN review 2025

NordVPN is often thought to be the best VPN of all time. Does that hold true in 2025? Read our NordVPN review and find out how it performs in different categori
Mar, 05 2024
Meta Platforms Experience Major Service Interruption Across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger

Meta Platforms Experience Major Service Interruption Across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger

Major service interruption hits Meta Platforms, affecting Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Users face login issues and app downtimes. Insights into potential
Mar, 05 2024
Massive Data Breach Exposes 20 Million Cutout.Pro Users' Information

Massive Data Breach Exposes 20 Million Cutout.Pro Users' Information

An AI photo and video editing site was recently hacked. As a result, the personal information of almost 20 million users has been compromised. Here’s what happe
Mar, 05 2024
How to remove fake McAfee virus pop-ups

How to remove fake McAfee virus pop-ups

Not sure how to get rid of fake McAfee virus pop-ups? In this article, we explain how you can do that using various methods including using antivirus software.
Mar, 05 2024
Bitdefender review 2025

Bitdefender review 2025

Ready to protect your device from malware and other threats? Check out our Bitdefender review to see if it’s good enough to keep your system safe and secure.
Mar, 03 2024
Best antivirus with a VPN in 2025

Best antivirus with a VPN in 2025

Looking for something that will provide comprehensive security? Check out our list of the best antivirus with a VPN to keep your data safe from cybersecurity th
Mar, 02 2024