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.
Apple Removes Russia-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store Over Sanctions Compliance
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 11, 2026
Apple deleted the Russian government-backed messaging app Max from the App Store in Russia. The authorities aren’t happy about…
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China Steps Up Crackdown on Unauthorised VPN Use, Report
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 8, 2026
Fresh data shows China has tightened its grip on unauthorized virtual private networks. Residents now face growing difficulty accessing…
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EU Digital Identity Wallet Faces Scrutiny Over Reliance on Apple and Google Technology
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
The European Union’s plan to introduce digital identity wallets across member states has come under increasing scrutiny after…
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Dashlane Disables User Accounts After Suspected Brute-Force Login Attack
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
Dashlane had a rough weekend. The popular password manager suspended a number of customer accounts after a…
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Texas Sues Meta and WhatsApp Over Alleged Misleading Privacy Claims
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
Texas has taken Meta Platforms and WhatsApp to court. The state alleges that the company…
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Authorities Shut Down ‘First VPN Service’ in Global Operation Targeting Cybercrime Links
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Law enforcement agencies from 27 countries have jointly dismantled 1VPNS, commonly known as First VPN Service, ending over a…
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Fake OpenAI Privacy Filter Repo Delivers Malware, Gets 244K Downloads in Hours
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
A fake OpenAI repository on Hugging Face reached the number one trending position on the platform, collecting roughly 244,000…
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Google’s New reCAPTCHA QR System Locks Out Privacy-Focused Android Users
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 11, 2026
Google has rolled out a new security system called Cloud Fraud Defense, the next version…
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DigiCert Breach Leads to Theft of Code-Signing Certificates Used in Malware Campaigns
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
DigiCert has confirmed they have suffered a substantial security breach, allowing hackers to steal real…
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Pentagon Signs AI Deals With Google, Amazon, and OpenAI Raising Privacy Fears
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: May 4, 2026
The Pentagon has signed contracts with seven of the largest tech companies to implement Artificial…
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