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

‘Please hack me’: ‘Password’ remains the number one weakest password in Australia

Canberra, April 1, 2025 – Australians continue to exhibit a concerning lack of imagination in password creation, with the term “password” topping the list of the most commonly used passwords this year. This alarming trend was highlighted by password security specialists NordPass, who conducted an analysis of 2.5 terabytes of password data from various sources, ...

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Australia Advances Zero-Trust Culture in Cybersecurity Strategy

Canberra, March 31, 2025 – Australia is actively working to integrate a zero-trust culture across both government and industry sectors as part of its 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. This initiative aims to enhance security mindsets across all roles within enterprises, contributing to a global movement that emphasizes “cyber fluency” to bolster resilience against security ...

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Interview: Chris Krebs – Nation-State Hacking About ‘Causing Chaos’

Capital Region, March 31, 2025 – Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and current chief intelligence and public policy officer at SentinelOne, recently discussed the intersections of criminal and nation-state hacking, election interference, and the necessity of integrating cybersecurity into business frameworks. Krebs has had a distinguished career, ...

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Contractor Brighton Australia Listed on SafePay’s Ransomware Leak Site

Brighton-Le-Sands, March 31, 2025 – The SafePay ransomware gang has identified Brighton Australia, a contractor based in Brighton-Le-Sands, as a victim on its darknet leak site. This incident is part of a larger trend, as over 30 businesses worldwide were listed by the hackers on the same day. Brighton Australia is among several victims targeted ...

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StreamElements Confirms Third-Party Data Breach

March 28, 2025 – StreamElements, a platform widely used by streamers for enhancing their broadcasts, has confirmed a data breach affecting 210,000 customers. The breach was claimed by a threat actor known as victim” on a hacking forum. StreamElements provides various tools for streamers, including analytics, overlays, chatbots, and integration for tips and donations, and ...

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Akira Ransomware Gang Targets Australian Developer TOGA

Canberra, March 28, 2025 – The Akira ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Australian real estate and property developer TOGA, listing the company on its darknet leak site and alleging the theft of over 530 gigabytes of sensitive data. This announcement follows a recent confirmation from TOGA Far East (TFE) Hotels ...

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University of Notre Dame Fremantle Faces Backlash Following Cyber Attack

Fremantle, March 25, 2025 – The University of Notre Dame Australia has confirmed that it suffered a cyber incident in January that impacted its multifactor authentication services, leading to significant backlash regarding its response. The university spokesperson stated, “The University of Notre Dame Australia is investigating a cyber incident,” highlighting the ongoing efforts to address ...

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Oracle Cloud Breach Allegedly Affects Millions of Customers

Canberra, March 25, 2025 – A member of a prominent hacking forum has claimed to have breached Oracle Cloud infrastructure, reportedly stealing the credentials of approximately six million customers. This alarming revelation has raised concerns about the security of cloud services and the potential impact on numerous organizations. The alleged breach affects over 140,000 organizations, ...

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Brydens Lawyers Obtains Injunction Following February Cyber Incident

Sydney, March 25, 2025 – Legal firm Brydens Lawyers has secured an injunction to prevent the dissemination or publication of data that may have been exposed during a potential ransomware attack in late February. The firm’s principal, Lee Hagipantelis, confirmed the incident through social media posts on March 13, revealing that unauthorized access to some ...

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New PCI DSS Standard Mandates Web Application Firewalls for Payment Security

Canberra, March 24, 2025 – A new standard under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) will come into effect on March 31, 2025, requiring all organizations that handle credit and debit card transactions to implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) as a mandatory security measure. The PCI DSS is a global standard designed ...

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AI Revolutionizes Cybersecurity Landscape Amid Rising Threats

Capital of Australia, March 20, 2025 – The cybersecurity sector is currently experiencing a transformative phase, with artificial intelligence (AI) being both a powerful ally and a potential adversary. As organizations adopt AI tools like Copilot and DeepSeek AI, they gain advantages in security; however, these same tools can also empower cybercriminals to execute more ...

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Exclusive: Australian fibre installation firm allegedly breached by INC Ransom

Adelaide, March 20, 2025 – Expert Data Cabling (EDC), a South Australia-based firm specializing in the design and installation of fibre networks, has reportedly been targeted by the ransomware group INC Ransom. The group announced on March 18, 2025, that it had encrypted and exfiltrated sensitive data from the organization, listing EDC on its dark ...

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