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

Massive Data Breach at Samsung Germany Exposes Customer Records

Berlin, April 3, 2025 – Samsung Germany is facing a significant data breach, with around 270,000 customer records reportedly being sold on a dark web forum by a hacker using the alias “GHNA.” The breach is believed to have originated from Samsung Electronics Germany’s support system. According to security analysis by Hudson Rock, the hacker ...

by Anosha Shariq

New Phishing Campaign Employs TorNet Backdoor for Stealthy Operations

Capital of Poland, January 30, 2025 – A recent report by Cisco’s Talos Intelligence Unit reveals an ongoing phishing campaign linked to an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, which is utilizing a new backdoor called TorNet to facilitate command and control (C2) communications through the TOR network. The campaign, reportedly targeting users primarily in Poland ...

by Anosha Shariq

PureCrypter Unleashes TorNet Backdoor via Phishing Blitz

Berlin, January 29, 2025 —PureCrypter malware has introduced the TorNet backdoor, deploying it via sophisticated phishing attacks that exploit the TOR network for stealthy communication, posing a significant challenge to current cybersecurity defenses. In a chilling escalation of cyber warfare, the notorious PureCrypter malware has unleashed a formidable new threat: the TorNet backdoor. This insidious ...

by Anosha Shariq

SonicWall’s SMA1000 Faces Zero-Day Attacks Due to Critical Vulnerability

Capital Region, January 25, 2025 – A critical vulnerability in SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access (SMA1000) appliances is reportedly being exploited in zero-day attacks, allowing unauthorized remote code execution (RCE). The issue, identified as CVE-2025-23006, has been assigned a critical rating of CVSS 9.8/10 due to its ability to permit the deserialization of untrusted or malicious ...

by Anosha Shariq

FortiGate Leak Exposes 15K Devices: VPNs at Risk Globally

Berlin, January 16, 2025 – Hackers leaked sensitive credentials for 15K FortiGate devices, risking global VPN networks. Update firmware and secure your systems now. In a chilling cybersecurity development, over 15,000 FortiGate devices have been compromised, exposing sensitive VPN credentials, configuration files, and firewall rules. The data, leaked by the newly emerged Belsen Group,” has ...

by Anosha Shariq

Volkswagen’s Data Leak Attributed to Security Failures and Regulatory Violations

Berlin, January 3, 2025 – A recent analysis reveals that Volkswagen (VW) has failed to meet regulatory data security requirements, leading to a significant data leak affecting over 15 million vehicles. The company reportedly violated its own terms of service and GDPR regulations. The massive data breach, discussed at the Chaos Computer Club on December ...

by Anosha Shariq

RI Data Breach Exposes Minors’ Info on Dark Web

Providence, December 31, 2024 –Sensitive data of 650,000 Rhode Islanders, including minors, is leaked on the dark web in a massive data breach. Immediate precautions are advised. A catastrophic data breach in Rhode Island has escalated to terrifying new heights as hackers leaked sensitive personal data of 650,000 individuals—including minors—onto the dark web. The stolen ...

by Anosha Shariq

Black-Friday-Warnung: Hacker greifen iPhones mit gefälschten Apple-E-Mails an

New York, 28. November 2024 —Apple warnt vor gefälschten Support-E-Mails, die iPhone-Nutzer am Black Friday ins Visier nehmen. Die Angriffe zielen auf Anmeldedaten und digitale Geldbörsen. Apple warnt iPhone-Nutzer weltweit vor einer Welle von Cyberangriffen, die am Black Friday ihren Höhepunkt erreicht. Hacker verschicken massenhaft gefälschte Apple-E-Mails, um Nutzer dazu zu bringen, ihre Login-Daten preiszugeben, ...

by Anosha Shariq

Media Giants, FC St. Pauli Exit X Over Hate Speech Fears

Berlin, Germany – November 18, 2024-FC St. Pauli and The Guardian leave X over hate speech concerns. BlueSky emerges as a safe alternative as Musk’s leadership faces mounting criticism. In a bold stand against the rising tide of hate speech and disinformation, German football club FC St. Pauli and media powerhouse The Guardian have announced ...

by Anosha Shariq

Germany’s 2024 Cybersecurity Push: Ransomware and Election Threats in the Crosshairs

Berlin, November 15, 2024 – Germany’s 2024 cybersecurity efforts take on record-breaking malware attacks and election threats, with ransomware dominating the threat landscape. Germany is ramping up its cybersecurity defenses as the 2024 BSI Cybersecurity Report unveils alarming threats, from surging ransomware attacks to the looming danger of election interference. With an average of 309,000 ...

by Anosha Shariq

Germany Shields Ethical Hackers; Tougher Penalties for Cybercrime

Berlin, November 7, 2024-Germany’s new law draft protects ethical hackers while intensifying penalties for serious cybercrimes. The move could set a global standard for cybersecurity. Germany has introduced a groundbreaking draft law to protect ethical hackers while escalating penalties for severe cybercrimes targeting critical infrastructure. The law, crafted by the Federal Ministry of Justice, aims ...

by Anosha Shariq

Enginsight Raises €6M to Defend SMEs from Cyber Threats

Berlin, September 25, 2024 –Enginsight secures €6M to expand its cybersecurity platform, protecting SMEs from rising cyber threats, particularly in the DACH region. Enginsight, a cybersecurity leader for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has raised €6 million in a new funding round led by UVC Partners and Carsten Maschmeyer’s seed+speed fund. The German company plans ...

by Anosha Shariq