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

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
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
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
Standoff Between the FBI and the LockBit Ransomware Group

Standoff Between the FBI and the LockBit Ransomware Group

The infamous ransomware group LockBit was recently hacked by the FBI. Continue reading to find out how it happened and how LockBit has been affected by it.
Feb, 29 2024
$33 Billion Company Becomes the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

$33 Billion Company Becomes the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

Not even technology firms are safe; Schneider Electric gets added to the list of ransomware attack victims by the ransomware group Cactus. Here is what happened
Feb, 29 2024
Cybersecurity Company Avast Faces $16.5 Million FTC Fine for Selling User Data

Cybersecurity Company Avast Faces $16.5 Million FTC Fine for Selling User Data

The popular antivirus company Avast is under fire for selling people’s data without their consent. Read more about why they have been fined $16.5 million by the
Feb, 28 2024
Data Breach Affects Over 200,000 Facebook Marketplace Users

Data Breach Affects Over 200,000 Facebook Marketplace Users

A data breach has leaked sensitive information belonging to over 200,000 Facebook Marketplace users. Here’s what you need to know if you have been affected.
Feb, 14 2024
Wholesale Furniture Company has 1.5 Terabytes of its Confidential Data Stolen

Wholesale Furniture Company has 1.5 Terabytes of its Confidential Data Stolen

0mega ransomware group adds another victim to its small yet deadly list of attacks – find out more about who was attacked and what was stolen.
Feb, 09 2024
Mercedes-Benz Source Code Exposed in Data Breach

Mercedes-Benz Source Code Exposed in Data Breach

An employee at Mercedes-Benz leaked a GitHub access token, thereby exposing the company’s source code on its GitHub Enterprise server. Here’s what happened.
Feb, 01 2024
Football Australia Accidentally Leaks Player and Fan Data

Football Australia Accidentally Leaks Player and Fan Data

A human error at Football Australia exposed the personal information of football players and fans alike. Compromised data includes passports, contracts, and mor
Feb, 01 2024
26 Billion Records Exposed in a Leak Dubbed - Mother of All Breaches

26 Billion Records Exposed in a Leak Dubbed - Mother of All Breaches

In a leak that’s now being called “Mother of All Breaches,” 26 billion records have been compromised. Companies affected include LinkedIn, X, Dropbox, and more.
Jan, 23 2024
Fortune 500 Company Among the Latest Victims of the Cactus Ransomware Group

Fortune 500 Company Among the Latest Victims of the Cactus Ransomware Group

Asbury Automotive Group, boasting revenues of over $15 billion, becomes the latest in the list of companies that have been hacked by ransomware group Cactus.
Jan, 16 2024
Best ad-blockers for iPhone

Best ad-blockers for iPhone

Trying to get rid of annoying ads on the Safari browser? Here are some of the best ad-blockers for iPhone that you can use in 2025 and remove all types of ads.
Jan, 13 2024
Hacker 'dawnofdevil' Leaks Massive Indian ISP Hathway’s Customer Database

Hacker 'dawnofdevil' Leaks Massive Indian ISP Hathway’s Customer Database

The Indian ISP Hathway recently had its data stolen by a hacker who goes by the alias “dawnofdevil.” Approximately 4 million people have been affected by the br
Jan, 12 2024
Is a VPN worth it?

Is a VPN worth it?

Looking for ways to keep your online data safe? You might be wondering if a VPN is worth it. Read some of the advantages a VPN offers and see if it’s right for
Jan, 05 2024