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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‘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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A Russian hacker tricked a 17,000-strong MAGA Telegram channel with a jailbroken AI for over 5 years, leading to fraud, credential theft, and an empty crypto wallet

By Benedict Collins Published

The threat actor tricked tens of thousands of MAGA and QAnon community members into believing he was a USAF veteran.

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Best VPN with antivirus

By Benedict Collins Last updated

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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Pentagon awards $9.7 billion in contracts to Dell, Microsoft to provide software, stop license sprawl, and cut costs across military and intelligence networks

By Benedict Collins Published

Dell has been awarded a contract to supply Microsoft 365 software and other services for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the US Coast Guard.

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The FBI warns Microsoft 365 services are being bombarded with new phishing emails — here are 3 steps you can take to stay safe

By Benedict Collins Published

Kali365 is abusing legitimate Microsoft login mechanisms to hijack Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive services.

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Best Password Manager of 2026: Expert Recommendations for Your Credential Security

By Benedict Collins Last updated

We've tested all the best password managers on their key features, security, and additional extras - and ranked them here for your convenience.

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‘When things are moving fast, people make mistakes — and those mistakes cost’: Formula 1 fans are doing everything they can to watch motorsport, but it might cost them more than they'd expect

By Benedict Collins Published

Formula 1 fans across the world are facing complex scams targeting ticket sales, merchandise, and streaming.

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‘The stakes are very high for our family’: Google pushes free G Suite Legacy users to upgrade to business plans over dubious commercial usage claims

By Benedict Collins Published

G Suite legacy users are being asked to upgrade their accounts or face suspension.

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Arizona data centers raise Phoenix temperatures by up to 4 degrees – air cooled data centers are creating thermal plumes that exacerbate public health risks and compound heat output in towns and cities

By Benedict Collins Published

Data center cooling is making the rest towns and cities hotter - here's what needs to be done

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Avast unveils revolutionary new modular antivirus platform – industry leading device protection & scam detection, with optional no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, and device cleanup

By Benedict Collins Published

Avast's new modular platform allows users to pick and choose exactly what features they want to use.

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