Anosha Shariq

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Joined VPNRanks: February, 2024

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About Anosha Shariq

Anosha Shariq stands out as a dedicated news writer at VPNRanks, specializing in the dynamic fields of VPN and online privacy. With a background in journalism, she combines technical expertise with journalistic insight to bring the latest developments in digital security to her readers.

Previously, Anosha served as a tech and entertainment news writer for many renowned websites, covering a wide range of topics from cybersecurity to the latest trends in the tech and entertainment industries.

Outside her professional realm, Anosha is a passionate pet lover who enjoys spending time with her furry friends. She also dedicates her time to animal welfare initiatives, aiming to empower individuals with the knowledge to care for and protect their pets.

Personal Quote

In the digital age, I'm dedicated to uncovering the truths about cybersecurity, privacy, and streaming. My goal is to enlighten and empower readers, helping them navigate the internet safely and with awareness.

Highlights

Authored over 100 articles on cybersecurity, VPN, digital privacy, and entertainment trends.
Awarded for excellence in SEO writing, ensuring high visibility and engagement for all published content.
Actively contributed to an NGO supporting thalassemia patients, demonstrating a commitment to social causes.
Presented at major tech, entertainment, and cybersecurity conferences, sharing expert insights.

Expertise

News and Feature Journalism, Technical Writing, SEO writing, AI Technology, Cybersecurity

Publications

As VPNRanks' news reporter, Anosha Shariq highlights crucial updates in privacy and streaming, offering readers timely insights and analysis.

Published Articles

CyberArk and Accenture Partner Up to Secure AI Agents

April 14, 2025 – CyberArk and Accenture have announced a collaboration aimed at equipping enterprises with the necessary tools to implement zero-trust principles for the secure adoption of agentic AI. This partnership merges CyberArk’s Identity Security Platform with Accenture’s AI Refinery. CyberArk is known for its identity security solutions, while Accenture brings expertise in AI ...

by Anosha Shariq

Cbus and Media Super Flag Major Spike in Log-In Attempts

Canberra, April 9, 2025 – Cbus Super and Media Super have reported a significant increase in log-in attempts on their platforms, a trend that coincides with heightened market volatility and increased member engagement. Cbus, the largest superannuation fund for the construction and building industry, merged with Media Super in 2022, collectively managing the assets of ...

by Anosha Shariq

Microsoft Addresses 121 Vulnerabilities in April Patch Tuesday Update

Redmond, April 9, 2025 – Microsoft has announced the resolution of 121 vulnerabilities during its April 2025 Patch Tuesday, marking a significant increase compared to the previous month’s updates. This month, Microsoft reported evidence of in-the-wild exploitation for one of the vulnerabilities, which has been included in the CISA KEV catalog. Notably, Microsoft has maintained ...

by Anosha Shariq

SMSF Sector ‘Not Immune’ to Cyber Attacks, Warns Software Specialist

Capital of Australia, April 8, 2025 – Ron Lesh, founder and director of BGL Group, has raised concerns regarding the vulnerability of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) to cyber attacks, emphasizing that no industry is exempt from such threats. Lesh highlighted that while SMSFs face unique risks, the potential for cyber incidents remains significant. He noted ...

by Anosha Shariq

Hackers Hacking Hackers: Everest Ransomware Leak Site Defaced

Prague, April 8, 2025 – The Everest ransomware group’s leak site has reportedly been defaced by unknown threat actors, displaying a message that reads, “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” This incident highlights the vulnerability even among cybercriminals. The defacement of the site, which has since been taken down, was initially reported ...

by Anosha Shariq

Google Reveals Cyber Security-Focused Sec-Gemini v1 AI Model

Mountain View, April 8, 2025 – Google has announced the launch of a new security-focused AI model named Sec-Gemini v1, which is based on its Gemini generative AI chatbot. This model is currently in the experimental phase and is available for free to cybersecurity researchers, institutions, and non-governmental organizations upon request. The introduction of Sec-Gemini ...

by Anosha Shariq

Pen-testing Report Highlights Critical Vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity

Melbourne, April 8, 2025 – Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX has released its 2025 Hack Report, revealing alarming statistics from its penetration testing activities conducted in 2024. The report indicates that CyberCX’s team of 150 penetration testers performed over 2,500 engagements with 800 clients across various industries, uncovering 26,000 individual security findings. Among these findings, 2,500 ...

by Anosha Shariq

Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti Vulnerability

April 4, 2025 – A critical vulnerability in Ivanti’s gateway products has been exploited by hackers, likely linked to China, according to a report from the Mandiant Incident Response team. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22457, was disclosed by Ivanti on April 3, 2025, and pertains to a stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy ...

by Anosha Shariq

Australian Creative Agency Fancy Films Targeted by KillSec Ransomware Gang

Brisbane, April 3, 2025 – The KillSec ransomware gang has identified Australian creative content agency Fancy Films as a victim on its dark web leak site, marking a significant cybersecurity incident. The agency was listed alongside Queensland-based IT service firm Hexicor and 12 other victims on April 1. Fancy Films, known for its innovative creative ...

by Anosha Shariq

Babuk2 Resurfaces with Recycled Data Leaks

Capital of Australia, April 3, 2025 – The Babuk ransomware operation has made a notable return in January, presenting a list of over 60 organizations on its leak site, although investigations suggest that these leaks are primarily recycled data from previous attacks. The Babuk group, which gained notoriety for its ransomware activities, appears to have ...

by Anosha Shariq

Exclusive: Alleged Schneider Electric Data Posted Following November Ransomware Incident

Paris, April 2, 2025 – A user known as HCSupp has claimed to share data from Schneider Electric after the company reportedly refused to pay a ransom demanded by cybercriminals. The breach is linked to a ransomware attack by the group known as HellCat, which occurred in November 2024. According to HCSupp’s post on a ...

by Anosha Shariq

Exclusive: KillSec Claims Ransomware Attack on Qld IT Services Firm Hexicor

Brisbane, April 2, 2025 – The KillSec ransomware gang has reportedly targeted the Queensland-based IT services firm Hexicor, listing the company as a victim on its darknet leak site. The hackers announced the attack on April 1, claiming to have stolen sensitive data and are offering it for sale to either Hexicor or other interested ...

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