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

‘It's easier to tell them what hasn't changed in the last three to four years than what has’: LastPass CEO Karim Toubba on why it deserves your trust back after 2022 breach

By Benedict Collins published 11 February 26

LastPass has come a long way since the breach of 2022 - but has the company done enough to learn from its lessons?

Best Free Proxies of 2026: All the Biggest Providers Tested and Ranked by the Experts

By Benedict Collins last updated 9 February 26

We list the best free proxies, to make it simple and easy to select a proxy server that is free to use while also providing you with more safety online.

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ExpressVPN unveils new standalone password manager – ExpressKeys is now available for iOS and Android

By Benedict Collins published 5 February 26

ExpressVPN has introduced a dedicated password manager app, ExpressKeys.

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I'm a cloud storage expert and this Valentines Day 50% lifetime pCloud discount is making me fall in love all over again

By Benedict Collins published 5 February 26

Love is in the cloud - or at least it should be. Store all your precious memories safely with lifetime storage from pCloud.

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Best Malware Removal in 2026: Expert Reviews and Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated 4 February 26

Updated We've tested all the best malware removal software to help you remove viruses, trojans, and ransomware, as well as protect your computer from further infections.

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Best Mac Antivirus of 2026: Expert Reviews and Top Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated 4 February 26

macOS We've tested and reviewed all the best Mac antivirus, so you can protect your Apple device from harmful malware and viruses.

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Best Android Antivirus apps for 2026: Secure Your Data with Expert Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated 3 February 26

Updated Android malware and scams aren't going anywhere - make sure your devices are safe with these great antivirus apps.

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Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up to check all of those suspicious texts, emails, and URLs with one simple phrase

By Benedict Collins published 3 February 26

Malwarebytes and ChatGPT are teaming up to provide quick, easy, and free scam checking with just one simple phrase

Best Ad Blockers of 2026: Protect Your Privacy from Invasive Ads

By Benedict Collins last updated 3 February 26

Updated We feature the best ad blockers, to help you block not just intrusive advertising, but also block rogue ads and website malware.

Palantir to continue UK Ministry of Defense work in new three-year deal – £240 million 'data analytics' contract awarded without procurement

By Benedict Collins published 29 January 26

UK MoD awards Palantir new three-year contract worth £240 million to continue supporting data analytics capabilities.

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The Best Free Antivirus in 2026: Expert Insights, Reviews, and Rankings

By Benedict Collins last updated 27 January 26

Updated Here's our expert insight into everything you need to know about the best free antivirus software.

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Huge data leak of 149 million credentials exposed without any protection – 98GB of unique usernames and passwords from financial services, social media accounts and dating apps

By Benedict Collins published 23 January 26

98GB cloud storage container left exposed online and remained exposed for almost a month after discovery.

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Crowdstrike and Nord Security partnership nests Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise directly through NordLayer – combined enterprise-grade protection with VPN and ZTNA for SMBs

By Benedict Collins published 23 January 26

CrowdStrike and Nord Security partner to bring enterprise-grade security to small and medium businesses.

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Bitwarden supercharges credential protection for Premium and Family plans – new update adds vault health alerts, password strength coaching, 5GB secure storage, and phishing protections

By Benedict Collins published 22 January 26

Bitwarden is upgrading protection across Individual and Family plans, but the price is going up too.

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1Password boosts built-in phishing protections – simple URL detection tool could save users millions of dollars and prevent hackers stealing banking details

By Benedict Collins published 22 January 26

1Password has announced a new phishing protection tool that will help users avoid typo-squatting URLs.

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Hackers have finally made sophisticated AI generated malware – this AI virus was functional in a matter of days and mimicked the work of a three dev teams working 50 hours a week

By Benedict Collins published 21 January 26

VoidLink malware was created by a single developer using an AI agent to do the work of three development teams.

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You can now turn off the Google Chrome AI model behind the scam detection tool – Google confirms AI model was hosted on your device

By Benedict Collins published 19 January 26

You can now reduce some of the Chrome burden on your device by disabling the AI model behind the enhanced protection mode of Chrome's scam detection tool.

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Best Free Password Manager of 2026: Expert Reviews for Hassle Free Security

By Benedict Collins last updated 16 January 26

Updated There's no need to pay for a subscription - We've tested and reviewed all the best free password managers in 2026 and ranked them here for your convenience.

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The Best Free Parental Control Apps in 2026: Expert Recommendations for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

By Benedict Collins last updated 16 January 26

Updated We've tested and reviewed all the best free parental control apps to help you protect your family online and keep your children safe from inappropriate content in 2026.

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1Password launches Unified Access as a one-stop shop for managing company credentials – say goodbye to shadow IT and SaaS sprawl

By Benedict Collins published 13 January 26

Forget about shadow IT and SaaS sprawl - 1Password's Unified Access capabilities can discover credentials for you and creates a secure, compliant platform to manage your applications.

Best data recovery software in 2026 – all the top picks for PC, Mac, and more

By Benedict Collins last updated 12 January 26

Updated I've rounded up the best data recovery software to help you recover deleted files and folders on your PC, Mac, mobile device, or storage media.

Best disk cloning software of 2026: ranked, rated and reviewed by experts

By Benedict Collins last updated 12 January 26

Updated We've tested and ranked all the best disk cloning software.

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Best free backup software of 2026

By Benedict Collins last updated 9 January 26

Updated We list the best free backup software, to you automate your data backups without having to pay for a subscription.

Best backup software of 2026: rated and reviewed

By Benedict Collins last updated 9 January 26

Updated We've tested and ranked the best backup software to help you safely and securely backup all of your files, folders, and other data.

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Best Free People Search Finder Service of 2026: Reviewed and Ranked by Experts

By Benedict Collins last updated 9 January 26

Updated We 've tested and ranked the best free people search finder services, to help you find friends and family you've lost contact with without having to pay a fee.

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