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

ICO levies £1.2 million fine against LastPass — data breach compromised info on 1.6 million users

By Benedict Collins published 11 December 25

After a data breach in 2022, the Information Commissioners Office has finally reached a decision on a £1.2 million fine.

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Proton Pass just made it even easier for developers to retrieve secrets — and that's a win for everyone involved

By Benedict Collins published 10 December 25

A command-line interface is just what users wanted, and now Proton Pass have added it.

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Fifty US retailers sent nearly 42 billion emails during the Black Friday hype — and they were loaded with sneaky ways to track your habits

By Benedict Collins published 10 December 25

Proton's report into Black Friday and Cyber Monday spam found that retailers are becoming overwhelmingly aggressive in their marketing tactics.

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Gartner advisory states AI browsers are NOT your friend — and they are putting your business at risk

By Benedict Collins published 8 December 25

AI browsers pose a threat to data protection, financial information, and security postures.

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Best VPN with antivirus

By Benedict Collins last updated 4 December 25

Bundle and save We feature the best VPN with antivirus bundles, to make it simple and easy to protect both your privacy and your security when online.

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Iranian hacker group deploys malicious Snake game to target Egyptian and Israeli critical infrastructure

By Benedict Collins published 3 December 25

MuddyWater has deployed more sophisticated techniques and malware in a string of attacks targeting Israel and Egypt.

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Get ultimate backup security with all the best Cyber Monday deals and discounts on cloud storage, cloud backup, SSDs and HDDs

By Benedict Collins last updated 2 December 25

Black Friday 2025 Want to secure your data this Cyber Monday? There are still some huge discounts on HDDs, SSDs, cloud storage, and cloud backups.

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The Best Cyber Monday Antivirus Deals 2025: Discounts and Big Savings from Bitdefender, Norton, McAfee, and more

By Benedict Collins last updated 2 December 25

Black Friday 2025 These are our expert's picks for the best antivirus deals for the sale season.

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Cyber Monday cloud storage deals 2025: all the sales on the biggest tech deals day of the year

By Ellen Jennings-Trace last updated 1 December 25

Black Friday 2025 Cyber Monday is here, and we're keeping up to date with all the deals.