Abeerah Hashim - Security Expert
Abeerah is a passionate technology blogger and cybersecurity enthusiast. She yearns to know everything about the latest technology developments. Specifically, she’s crazy about the three C’s; computing, cybersecurity, and communication. When she is not writing, she’s reading about the tech world.
What is Data Leak Protection (Complete 2026 Guide)
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
Data leaks are no longer rare incidents; they’re routine. If your organization’s sensitive data isn’t already exposed somewhere online, it’s…
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Government iPhone Hacking Tools Fall into Criminal Hands After Leak
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
A powerful suite of iPhone hacking tools built for government-level surveillance has now crossed into criminal territory. Google and mobile…
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New “ClickFix” Malware Tool Sneaks Past EDR by Hiding in Browser Cache
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
A new malware-delivery tool makes the rounds on underground forums. Cybercriminals can now rent it with ease. This threat specifically…
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UK to Regulate AI Chatbots Under Online Safety Act, Warns of Fines Up to 10% of Global Revenue
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: February 16, 2026
The UK government intends to apply stringent new regulations for the safety of major AI chatbots.
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Google Expands ‘Results About You’ Tool to Remove Sensitive ID Data From Search Results
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Google just gave its privacy tool a serious boost. The kind that goes after the documents you really don’t want…
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European Commission Mobile System Targeted in Coordinated Cyberattack on EU Agencies
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed a cyberattack that likely compromised employee information, shortly after the…
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Insider Data Breach Prompts US Treasury to Sever Ties with Booz Allen
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
As a result of an insider incident where the private information of 406,000 individuals was made public by an ex-employee…
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Nike Investigates Possible Data Breach Following Dark Web Leak Claims
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
A hacker group stated via their dark web page that they have leaked thousands upon thousands of internally-stored electronic documents…
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UK Government Pushes for Mass Scanning of Encrypted Messages
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
The government of the United Kingdom just disclosed something that privacy fanatics have feared for years.
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Decentralized VPNs (dVPNs): What are They, Why Use Them?
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
You’ve likely used a VPN before to stream content unavailable in your region or to secure your connection on public…
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