Articles by Ellen Jennings-Trace, Staff Writer

Ellen has been writing for almost four years, with a focus on post-COVID policy whilst studying at the University of Cardiff. During her time at university, Ellen studied BA Politics and International Relations, for which she achieved second-class honours (upper division). Ellen then went on to study an MA in Political Communication, receiving a Merit. Before joining TechRadar Pro as a Junior Writer, she worked for Future Publishing’s MVC content team, working with merchants and retailers to upload content. When she’s not working, Ellen is a keen badminton player, Formula 1 fan, and gym enthusiast.

Articles by: Ellen Jennings-Trace

Need to protect your family online? This Aura plan can help, and it's on sale this Black Friday

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 24 November 25

Black Friday Check out this Aura Black Friday identity theft protection deal.

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This high-end standing desk made my home office a place I love - and it's on sale this Black Friday

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 24 November 25

Black Friday If you want an office standing desk that stands out this Black Friday, look no further.

This exclusive Bluehost Black Friday discount will help build your vision for less

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 24 November 25

Black Friday Check out this exclusive discount for Bluehost for Black Friday.

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US FCC repeals cybersecurity rules aimed at preventing Salt Typhoon-esque attacks

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 21 November 25

The US FCC has voted to remove mandated network security and risk management.

Best data migration tool of 2025

By Desire Athow last updated 20 November 25

Updated We list the best data migration tools, to make it simple and easy to transfer your data from one computer to another.

Trump administration wants to use federal power to challenge state AI laws

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 20 November 25

States trying to regulate AI could be overruled by Trump’s federal task force.

As tech jobs stall, new research claims the dark web job market is growing more attractive

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 19 November 25

Kaspersky research finds the median dark web job seeker is just 24 years old.

Looking for powerful Web Hosting software? Cloudways could be your answer this Black Friday

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 18 November 25

Black Friday Enjoy half-off Cloudways for Black Friday

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We love bargain hunting on Black Friday — and the FlexiSpot home office sale doesn't disappoint

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 18 November 25

Black Friday Standing desks and chairs aren't a natural pairing - but these Black Friday deals go well together.

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Hackers claim to have hit Under Armour in massive data breach - here's what we know, and how you can stay safe

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 18 November 25

Everest ransomware claims its latest victim, with millions of Under Armour customers possibly at risk.

Best photo recovery apps of 2025

By Mike Jennings last updated 17 November 25

We list the best photo recovery apps, to make it simple and easy to restore missing images and other graphics files.

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Experts cast doubt over Anthropic claims that Claude was hijacked to automate cyberattacks

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 17 November 25

No, a rogue AI isn’t launching independent attacks - despite what Anthropic says.

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Best free data recovery software of 2025

By Nate Drake last updated 14 November 25

Updated We list the best free data recovery software, to make it simple and easy to recover deleted files and folders without having to pay for software.

Best data recovery software in 2025 – all the top picks for PC, Mac, and more

By Benedict Collins last updated 14 November 25

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.

Anthropic claims Chinese hackers hijacked Claude to launch AI-orchestrated and automated cyberattacks

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 14 November 25

Around 30 organizations were targeted in the ‘highly sophisticated’ campaign, Anthropic says.

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The Best Black Friday FlexiSpot deals to turn your home office into your personal haven

By Ellen Jennings-Trace last updated 13 November 25

Black Friday Standing desks and chairs are home office essentials - but they don't come cheap ... until now!

New legislation looks to toughen UK cyberdefences and critical infrastructure

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 13 November 25

Critical services like water, energy, and healthcare will get special protections under new security bill.

Best disk cloning software of 2025: ranked, rated and reviewed by experts

By Benedict Collins last updated 12 November 25

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

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Leading AI companies keep leaking their own information on GitHub

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 11 November 25

Of the leading 50 AI companies, 65% were found to be leaking data.

Best way to backup photos of 2025

By Desire Athow last updated 11 November 25

Updated We list the best ways to backup photos, to make it simple and easy to keep your images safe and secure.

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Best free backup software of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 11 November 25

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

Major AI agents are being spoofed - and it could put your site at risk

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 10 November 25

Bad bots are trawling the web, impersonating legitimate agents to get permissions, experts warn.

Meta reportedly makes 10% of its revenue from fraudulent ads and scams

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 7 November 25

Meta apparently makes huge profits from fraudulent ads - so is it in the company’s interest to crack down?

US Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected cyberattack - here's what we know

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 7 November 25

Foreign adversaries may have accessed a congressional network.

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Best Android Antivirus apps for 2025: Secure Your Data with Expert Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated 7 November 25

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

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