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 VPNs for NFL Game Pass

Best VPNs for NFL Game Pass

Not sure how to watch your favorite NFL games? Here’s a helpful guide that shows how to use an NFL Game Pass VPN to get access to all the best NFL content.
Jan, 04 2024
New Exploit Bypasses Google Account Security

New Exploit Bypasses Google Account Security

A newly discovered exploit allows hackers to gain access to Google accounts even if users reset their password or IP. Here’s all you need to know about it.
Jan, 03 2024
The best VPNs for dedicated or static IP addresses

The best VPNs for dedicated or static IP addresses

Can’t change your Netflix’s region with a VPN? Check out our list of the best VPNs with dedicated IP so you don’t have to connect to shared IPs that are blackli
Jan, 02 2024
IPVanish review 2025

IPVanish review 2025

New to the world of VPNs and can’t figure out which one to use? Check out our IPVanish review to see what features it has and how it compares with other VPNs.
Jan, 01 2024
EasyPark Group Suffers Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

EasyPark Group Suffers Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

A recent data breach has left the personal information of over 17 million users exposed. Here are more details of what happened and what EasyPark Group has to s
Dec, 28 2023
Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Browser Zero-Day Flaw

Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Browser Zero-Day Flaw

Google released a security update for Chrome. It fixes a zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild, so all users should update their browser.
Dec, 21 2023
Insomniac Games Suffers Major Data Breach Before Christmas Holidays

Insomniac Games Suffers Major Data Breach Before Christmas Holidays

Insomniac Games, known for PS5’s Spider-Man 2, are dealing with the aftermath of a ransomware attack. Here are more details of what type of data was leaked.
Dec, 20 2023
US Campbell County Schools Targeted in Latest Ransomware Attack

US Campbell County Schools Targeted in Latest Ransomware Attack

In their latest attack, the Medusa Ransomware Group targeted the Campbell County Schools in Greater Cincinnati, Kentucky. Here’s what we know about the attack.
Dec, 11 2023
Latest Ransomware Attack Targets Sabre UK, Restar, and Citizens Bank of West Virginia

Latest Ransomware Attack Targets Sabre UK, Restar, and Citizens Bank of West Virginia

The infamous ransomware group LockBit seems to have stolen data belonging to Sabre UK, Restar, and Citizens West Virginia. Here are the details of what’s happen
Dec, 09 2023
Tipalti Cyberattack May Have Exposed Roblox and Twitch’s Data

Tipalti Cyberattack May Have Exposed Roblox and Twitch’s Data

A ransomware group called ALPHV has breached Tipalti’s defenses, gaining access to sensitive data of Roblox and Twitch. Here’s all you need to know about the br
Dec, 04 2023
US-Based Discount Store Dollar Tree Suffers a Cyberattack

US-Based Discount Store Dollar Tree Suffers a Cyberattack

Dollar Tree recently suffered a data breach, which led to the leakage of sensitive data belonging to millions of people. Here is what you need to know about it.
Dec, 03 2023
LY (Line) Confirms Massive Data Breach Exposing 440,000 User Records

LY (Line) Confirms Massive Data Breach Exposing 440,000 User Records

LY Corporation recently announced that over 440,000 files have been compromised, many of which contain personal information of Line users. Here are all the deta
Nov, 28 2023
Canadian Federal Government Grapples With Unprecedented Data Breach

Canadian Federal Government Grapples With Unprecedented Data Breach

The Canadian federal government recently announced that it was hit with a data breach. Here are the implications of it and what’s being done to help the victims
Nov, 21 2023
Truepill Data Breach Exposes Over 2 Million Individuals’s Information

Truepill Data Breach Exposes Over 2 Million Individuals’s Information

Digital health startup Truepill suffered a breach that exposed personal information of 2 million people. Here are some things you should know about the incident
Nov, 16 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
Nov, 13 2023