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

AI Adoption Increasing Pressure on Cybersecurity Teams

New York City, April 21, 2025 – As organizations rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, cybersecurity teams face increased pressure and challenges, according to industry experts. While AI was anticipated to enhance efficiency, it has instead complicated the responsibilities of security professionals, who are often untrained in the new technologies. The swift integration of AI ...

by Anosha Shariq

World Backup Day Highlights Importance of Data Protection

New Delhi, March 30, 2025 – As World Backup Day approaches on March 31, experts emphasize the critical need for individuals and organizations to prioritize data backup strategies to mitigate the risks of data loss due to various threats, including ransomware attacks and hardware failures. Data is increasingly viewed as the backbone of operations, with ...

by Anosha Shariq

Threat Actor Claims Breach of Honda’s Indian Branch, Selling Data

New Delhi, March 18, 2025 – A threat actor known as Empire” has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach at Honda Cars India Ltd, exfiltrating over 3 million records from the company’s network. The announcement was made on a widely used hacking forum, where the actor expressed intent to sell the stolen data. The ...

by Anosha Shariq

Power and Energy Sector Faces Surge in Cyber Attacks

Hyderabad, March 13, 2025 – The power and energy sector has emerged as a significant target for cybercriminals, accounting for 29 percent of all malware detections in 2024, as reported by cybersecurity solutions company Seqrite. The report, prepared in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), revealed that over 15,000 malware detections were ...

by Anosha Shariq

India Lagging in UAV Security Standards, Warns MoD Cyber Advisor

New Delhi, March 12, 2025 – Dr. Anupam Tiwari, a cybersecurity advisor in the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has raised concerns that India is significantly behind global standards in establishing security norms for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His remarks come amid growing challenges related to the white labeling of UAV technology. Dr. Tiwari highlighted nine ...

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Over 200,000 Phishing Attempts Target Indian Businesses in 2024

New Delhi, March 12, 2025 – In a concerning trend, hackers have increasingly relied on phishing as their primary method to target businesses in India, with over 200,000 phishing attempts recorded in 2024, according to data from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Kaspersky’s analysis revealed that they successfully intercepted and thwarted nearly 199,000 financial phishing attacks directed ...

by Anosha Shariq

Angel One Reports Data Breach, Assures Client Security

New Delhi, March 1, 2025 – Angel One has disclosed a data breach incident, revealing unauthorized access to client data following alerts received from its dark-web monitoring partner on February 27. The company reported that some of its AWS resources were compromised. In response to the breach, Angel One promptly changed all related credentials for ...

by Anosha Shariq

New Call Merging Scam Targets Victims with Fraudulent OTPs

Capital, February 20, 2025 – A new scam known as the Call Merging Scam is gaining traction, following the rise of missed call fraud. Scammers are contacting victims under the pretense that a friend has shared their number, convincing them to merge an incoming call that is actually an automated OTP verification from a bank. ...

by Anosha Shariq

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Merge to Launch JioHotstar

Mumbai, India | February 14, 2025 – JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge to launch JioHotstar, offering 500M users, AI-driven content, and sports & entertainment under one roof at ₹149/quarter! In a groundbreaking move, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have officially merged to launch JioHotstar, creating one of India’s largest OTT platforms with 500 million users and ...

by Anosha Shariq

TRAI’s Push for Cheaper 2G Plans Delays 4G Upgrades

New Delhi, January 27, 2025 — TRAI’s push for cheaper 2G plans delays 4G upgrades, impacting telco revenues and digital adoption. Affordability comes at the cost of connectivity progress. In a surprising move, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has urged telecom operators to reduce tariffs on voice and SMS-only plans and increase discounts ...

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TATA AIG Launches CyberEdge to Strengthen Cyber Insurance Offerings

New Delhi, January 22, 2025 – TATA AIG General Insurance Company has unveiled CyberEdge, a new cyber insurance solution aimed at providing comprehensive protection for businesses against a wide range of cyber risks. The CyberEdge policy includes financial and operational support for various incidents, covering forensic investigations, legal fees, data recovery, extortion payments, and losses ...

by Anosha Shariq

India-Based DONOT Group Targets Phones in Espionage Push

New Delhi, India – January 22, 2025-India-based DONOT Team exploits fake chat apps to infiltrate Android devices in a cyberespionage campaign targeting South Asia. Sensitive data is at risk. A shadowy cyberespionage group known as the DONOT Team is targeting Android devices in a disturbing campaign, according to recent reports. The group, likely operating from ...

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