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

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NordPass adds built-in TOTP authenticator for personal accounts

By Benedict Collins Published 8 January 26

NordPass has added a TOTP authenticator directly into the app making secure login quick and seamless.

Best cloud document storage of 2026

By Benedict Collins Last updated 7 January 26

Updated We test the best cloud document storage providers for managing secure file access and sharing across teams.

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The Best Web Browsers for 2026: Expert Recommendations for a Superior Internet Experience

By Benedict Collins Last updated 5 January 26

Updated We list the best web browsers to help your browse the internet and better control your online privacy and security.

Best cloud storage for photos of 2026

By Benedict Collins Last updated 2 January 26

Updated We tested the best cloud storage for photos for securely storing and backing up images online.

So long Google dark web report – I’d never even heard of you

By Benedict Collins Published 16 December 25

Google is shutting down its dark web report tool, but I doubt it will be missed.

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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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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Too good to be true? Be careful when looking through those Black Friday offers - they might be a scam

By Benedict Collins Published 22 November 25

Black Friday 2025 Black Friday is a scammers paradise, and 2025 might be the worst it has ever been, experts warn.

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China’s PlushDaemon group uses EdgeStepper implant to infect network devices with SlowStepper malware in global supply-chain attacks

By Benedict Collins Published 20 November 25

ESET says PlushDaemon can ploy SlowStepper malware against targets anywhere in the world.

Guess who’s back? Kaspersky launches new Linux antivirus for $59.99

By Benedict Collins Published 14 November 25

Banned in the US, antivirus manufacturer Kaspersky has launched a new line of Linux antivirus packages.

Unsurprisingly, X users locked out in the cold after botched authentication switch

By Benedict Collins Published 13 November 25

Another botched security update from X.com? Who would have guessed.

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Windows 11 boosts security even further by adding native 1Password passkey support

By Benedict Collins Published 12 November 25

1Password Windows 11 integration allows users to sign in to apps and services using Windows Hello.

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Congressional stopgap deal secures critical CISA Act and FCEA funding amid longest ever US government shutdown – but don’t expect it to end anytime soon

By Benedict Collins Published 11 November 25

Funding for the CISA Act and FCEA is contingent on a bipartisan agreement to vote on healthcare subsidies by December 2025.

Firefox's new anti-fingerprinting protections cut user tracking by 70%

By Benedict Collins Published 11 November 25

Mozilla Firefox is burning off your unique browsing fingerprints to stop websites from tracking you.

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Shadow IT is threatening businesses from within - and today’s security tools simply can’t keep up

By Benedict Collins Published 1 November 25

Employees are searching for productivity boosting apps - but are using them without approval, putting company data at risk.

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Proton Pass is currently 60% off - protect all your credentials for just $1.99 per month

By Benedict Collins Published 28 October 25

Secure your credentials on the fly with this Proton Pass Black Friday Discount.

Oracle Red Bull is securing the win with 1Password - a credential halo balancing speed and security on and off the track

By Benedict Collins Published 22 October 25

Oracle Red Bull Racing and 1Password are working together to secure wins.

The AWS outage brought the internet to a crawl - here's what the experts are saying

By Benedict Collins Published 21 October 25

Amazon Web Services suffered an outage that casued major websites and systems to go down - here is what the experts are saying.

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Hackers are stealing the keys and walking through the front door, and AI is helping them turn the handle

By Benedict Collins Published 16 October 25

From AI and phishing, to nation state hacking campaigns - these are the trends in cybersecurity over the past year.

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A new wave of 'Shadow AI' is worrying workplaces

By Benedict Collins Published 13 October 25

New Microsoft research shows that the use of shadow AI is once again on the rise.

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1Password might just have a solution to the password security problem posed by AI agents

By Benedict Collins Published 9 October 25

1Password thinks it may have a solution to AI agent credential security issues.

Best proxy for YouTube of 2025

By Benedict Collins Last updated 1 October 25

We list the best proxies for YouTube, to make it simple and easy to sidestep censorship, regional bans and ads.

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