Articles by Benedict Collins, Senior Writer, Security

Benedict is a Senior Security Writer at TechRadar Pro, where he has specialized in covering the intersection of geopolitics, cyber-warfare, and business security.

Benedict provides detailed analysis on state-sponsored threat actors, APT groups, and the protection of critical national infrastructure, with his reporting bridging the gap between technical threat intelligence and B2B security strategy.

Benedict holds an MA (Distinction) in Security, Intelligence, and Diplomacy from the University of Buckingham Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS), with his specialization providing him with an elite academic framework for deconstructing complex international conflicts and intelligence operations. He also holds a BA in Politics with Journalism, providing him with a strong investigative nature and the ability to translate complex security data into clear, actionable insights.

When he isn’t analyzing the latest data breach or security threats, Benedict enjoys running and cycling throughout the UK countryside.

Articles by: Benedict Collins

The AWS outage brought the internet to a crawl - here's what the experts are saying

By Benedict Collins published 21 October 25

Amazon Web Services suffered an outage that casued major websites and systems to go down - here is what the experts are saying.

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Hackers are stealing the keys and walking through the front door, and AI is helping them turn the handle

By Benedict Collins published 16 October 25

From AI and phishing, to nation state hacking campaigns - these are the trends in cybersecurity over the past year.

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A new wave of 'Shadow AI' is worrying workplaces

By Benedict Collins published 13 October 25

New Microsoft research shows that the use of shadow AI is once again on the rise.

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1Password might just have a solution to the password security problem posed by AI agents

By Benedict Collins published 9 October 25

1Password thinks it may have a solution to AI agent credential security issues.

Best proxy for YouTube of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 1 October 25

We list the best proxies for YouTube, to make it simple and easy to sidestep censorship, regional bans and ads.

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Best residential proxy service providers of 2025: ranked & rated

By Benedict Collins last updated 1 October 25

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for secure, reliable, and efficient internet operations is paramount.

Best datacenter proxies of 2025 - tried, tested, reviewed, and compared

By Desire Athow last updated 1 October 25

If you’re looking for efficient proxies to conduct market research, protect your business emails, and prevent phishing attacks or scraping, you should consider datacenter proxies.

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"It could be catastrophic to the city" - US Secret Service takes down massive million-dollar network of SIM cards it says was capable of taking down comms across New York

By Benedict Collins published 24 September 25

US Secret Service dismantles network of 100,000 SIM cards possibly able to disable cell phone towers ahead of UN General Assembly.

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1Password and Perplexity partner on Comet AI browser - a full time personal assistant with security by default

By Benedict Collins published 18 September 25

The Comet AI browser now has a 1Password extension to manage all your passwords and passkeys.

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UK sees major investment from some of the biggest names in tech - here's all the top deals announced today

By Benedict Collins published 17 September 25

Some of the biggest names in tech have announced billions in investments for UK cloud and AI infrstructure.

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Signal adds 100MB free cloud storage and backup for messages and media

By Benedict Collins published 10 September 25

Signal is bolstering its privacy with encrypted message storage.

Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) proxy service review

By Stefan Ionescu last updated 2 September 25

Updated Decodo is a proxy platform that offers a wide range of features and very competitive pricing.

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Dropbox password manager shutdown begins this week - here is what you need to do next

By Benedict Collins published 27 August 25

Dropbox is shutting down its password storage, so act now before your lose everything.

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Best Employee Background Check Services of 2025: Expert Ratings and Reviews for SMBs

By Benedict Collins last updated 27 August 25

Updated We've tested and reviewed the best employee background check services, and ranked them here to help you find the best service.

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Discover the Best Background Check Services of 2025: Our Expert Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated 27 August 25

Updated We've tested and reviewed the best background check services to help you search public records for personal use.

Multiple top password managers vulnerable to password stealing clickjacking attacks - here’s what we know

By Benedict Collins published 22 August 25

A new attack abusing opacity settings and autofill capabilities can steal sensitive data from password managers.

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Intel saved? Softbank is investing $2 billion in beleagured chipmaker - and the Trump administration may still take a stake too

By Benedict Collins published 19 August 25

SoftBank has secured a $2 billion deal with Intel, and the Trump Administration might also want a slice of the pie.

Best Alternative to AVG Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 18 August 25

Antivirus AVG is a great option, but these alternatives offers more powerful antivirus across some great plans.

Best Alternative to Microsoft Defender Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 15 August 25

Antivirus Microsoft Defender is basic and doesn't offer many features. I've rounded up some free and paid antivirus that does most things better.

Best Alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 14 August 25

Antivirus Bitdefender is a great service, but is missing a few key features. I've rounded up some excellent alternatives.

UK immigration system targeted by hackers - dangerous new phishing campaign hits Sponsorship Management System

By Benedict Collins published 14 August 25

Phishing emails are being used to steal account credentials to generate fake jobs and visa schemes.

Best encrypted messaging app for Android of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 14 August 25

Updated We list the best encrypted messaging apps for Android, to make it simple and easy to ensure your texts and calls remain secure.

The US Federal Court Filing System has been breached - and all the fingers are pointing to Russia

By Benedict Collins published 13 August 25

Russia blamed as being at least partially responsible for a breach at US Federal Courts Filing System.

Best Alternative to McAfee Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 13 August 25

Antivirus McAfee has some missing features and higher costs compared to other plans, so I've rounded up the best McAfee alternatives to help you choose.

Best Alternative to Kaspersky Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 12 August 25

Antivirus Kaspersky has been banned in multiple countries. We've rounded up more secure alternatives that won't break the bank and offer award winning security.

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