Benedict Collins

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

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‘Workers need to be involved in these conversations’: Amazon engineers to be investigated after criticising company’s AI data center buildout – Amazon “may or may not take action based on what we find.”

By Benedict Collins Published

A group of Amazon employees spoke out at a council meeting, and now some of them are being investigated.

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US Conservatives organize ‘Nationwide Day of Protest against the unchecked and unwanted expansion of AI data centers’ – organization pledges to give grassroots Americans “a voice in the critical debate over policies”

By Benedict Collins Published

A Republican group is organizing a national protest across the US against the rapid buildout of data centers.

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The US almost blacklisted DeepSeek for contributing to China’s military and intelligence — but the White House held back to avoid escalating tensions

By Benedict Collins Published

Chinese firms were not added to the Entity List ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jinping.

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‘AI is going to create a labor shortage’: Jeff Bezos flips the AI narrative on its head, states “I know there's a lot of concern that many people have”

By Benedict Collins Published

The human labour market can expand with the help of AI, Jeff Bezos said

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'Yesterday, a user was the weakest link. Today these agents are becoming the weakest link': Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry on why he believes zero trust can secure the AI agents of the present, and the future

By Benedict Collins Published

Zscaler Zenith Live 2026 Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry explains why zero trust architecture is the best way to secure AI agents

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Best data recovery software in 2026 — restore and retrieve files on PC, Mac, and mobile devices

By James Capell Last updated

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.

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McLaren and Iron Mountain are restoring heritage racing media together to help new fans buckle into the spot — and veteran fans relive the glory days

By Benedict Collins Published

McLaren is using Iron Mountain's Insight DXP platform to digitise and catalogue over 60 years of legacy media.

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Identity theft protection and digital privacy shouldn't break the bank — this LifeLock Advanced deal secures your identity for less

By Benedict Collins Published

LifeLock is 16% off right now, so secure your identity for less than $17 per month

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Crusoe claimed it “paused” a plan to build a Wyoming data center after it failed to win customers including Google

By Benedict Collins Published

The company was pressured to pause development by Google

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‘Google Management Has Lost Its Moral Compass': Google director jumps ship over company’s new AI contracts with DoD, Pentagon

By Benedict Collins Published

Google director of Android platform security ditches company over contracts with Defense Department

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North Korea accounts for almost half of all attacks against tech industry – and the proceeds go straight into developing new weapons of mass destruction for the Hermit Kingdom

By Benedict Collins Published

North Korea is responsible for almost half of all tech sector cyber intrusions, a new report has found

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Guinness World Record smashed by QR code pixel just 50nm - 2500 sq nanometer size is smaller than COVID-19 virus, needs electron microscope to read it

By Benedict Collins Published

Researchers have just created the world smallest scannable QR code, and its only about 50 atoms wide

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OpenAI says suspected fake China-linked accounts tried to sway the debate about US data centers

By Benedict Collins Published

OpenAI bans China-linked accounts allegedly behind data center propaganda.

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Best Password Recovery Software: Our Expert Picks to Unlock Your Accounts

By Benedict Collins Last updated

Updated We've tested all the best password recovery software, and I've ranked them here to help you recover lost passwords for all your devices and accounts.

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Americans are increasingly opposing data centers — here is every US state fighting back against new buildings

By Benedict Collins Published

US citizens are doing their best to get data centers banned, but the revenue and investment is too juicy for some industries to resist.

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The working class are rallying to oppose data centers at 5 times the rate of wealthy neighborhoods – the great unifier is helping workers punch up, and it's super effective

By Benedict Collins Published

Data centers that see local opposition are six times more likely to see projects cancelled

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Republicans call on FBI to investigate anti-data center sentiment as a Chinese psyop – despite 55% of data center opposition headed by Republicans

By Benedict Collins Published

Republican lawmakers call widespread opposition to data centers a Chinese influence campaign, despite 55% of public political oppositions coming from Republicans.

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‘This is a fundamental shift in how we prepare for pandemics’: Researchers used AI and known genetic codes to develop a ‘fundamentally new’ vaccine that ‘could help speed up the roll out vaccines to benefit people all over the world’

By Benedict Collins Published

The research team hope that the new AI development method could help create vaccines that target a whole family of viruses

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Best endpoint protection software

By Benedict Collins Last updated

Updated We feature the best endpoint protection software, to make it simple and easy to protect and manage security on mobile devices as well as desktops.

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‘Data can place the lives of frontline military or other personnel at risk’: FBI warns that China is luring Western military and intelligence operatives with 'gig-work' job offers to steal secrets

By Benedict Collins Published

China is using fake organizations to pay for intelligence reports, with higher payments for more secrets.

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Best Identity Theft Protection of 2026: tried and tested protection from Aura, Norton, Experian, and more

By Benedict Collins Last updated

Updated In my rankings, Aura is the best identity theft protection, with IdentityForce and Coveron also offering excellent protection.

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The best internet security suites: ranked and rated by experts

By Benedict Collins Last updated

Updated Get all-around protection for PCs, Macs and mobiles with one of today's best internet security suites.

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Best Proxy Sites of 2026: Tested, Ranked, & Reviewed

By Benedict Collins Last updated

Updated We list the best proxy sites to help you mask your IP, or set up a platform that will allow you to extract public data from the internet.

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

By Benedict Collins Last updated

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

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‘Our ​message is simple: Build European, buy European, protect European’: European cloud providers join lawmakers and NGOs to end reliance on US hyperscalers

By Benedict Collins Published

The European Commission is pushing for less reliance on US hyperscalers, and European cloud companies, NGOs, and lawmakers are backing the move.

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