Benedict Collins

Benedict Collins

Senior Writer, Security

Benedict has been with TechRadar Pro for over two years, and has specialized in writing about cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and B2B security solutions. His coverage explores the critical areas of national security, including state-sponsored threat actors, APT groups, critical infrastructure, and social engineering.

Benedict holds an MA (Distinction) in Security, Intelligence, and Diplomacy from the Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies at the University of Buckingham, providing him with a strong academic foundation for his reporting on geopolitics, threat intelligence, and cyber-warfare.

Prior to his postgraduate studies, Benedict earned a BA in Politics with Journalism, providing him with the skills to translate complex political and security issues into clear and comprehensible copy.

Outside of his work, Benedict is a fitness enthusiast, running and cycling in the local countryside.

Articles by: Benedict Collins

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Ransomware attackers leak stolen Rhode Island private info following hack

By Benedict Collins published

Group responsible for recent RIBridges ransomware attack has begun leaking files containing PII.

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US government says companies are no longer allowed to send bulk data to these nations

By Benedict Collins published

The US DoJ has issued a final rule to prevent the mass transfer of US citizen data to hostile nations.

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Microsoft really wants users to ditch passwords and switch to passkeys

By Benedict Collins published

Microsoft sees a passwordless future, and is slowly nudging users towards its ultimate vision.

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UK Government reveals all on its new bid to boost AI Security Research

By Benedict Collins published

LASR will work with public and private organizations to develop AI safeguards and drive innovation.

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LastPass 2022 hack fallout continues with millions of dollars more reportedly stolen

By Benedict Collins last updated

Crypto wallets linked to the 2022 LastPass breach are still being cracked.

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Thousands of Rhode Island citizens have data stolen after social services hit by cyberattack

By Benedict Collins published

RIBridges benefits system hit by a cyberattack that likely compromised the PII of thousands of Rhode Island citizens.

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IBM’s geospatial AI models are helping at-risk populations tackle sustainability and climate change

By Benedict Collins published

IBM's Prithvi 2.0 is allowing low-resource areas to access data to help track and forecast the effects of climate change on ecosystems and communities.

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Environmental groups may have been targeted by Exxon lobbyists in hack-and-leak operations

By Benedict Collins published

A group that worked on behalf of Exxon Mobil allegedly hacked into the emails of environmental groups and leaked them to the press to hamper investigations and lawsuits.

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Europol announces takedown of major DDoS-for-hire network

By Benedict Collins published

Europol has disrupted a number of major DDoS booster sites, used to launch attacks during holiday period.

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Microsoft says Russia is hacking Ukrainian military tech by stealing points of entry from third-parties

By Benedict Collins published

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed Secret Blizzard using attack vectors gained by other threat actors to compromise Ukrainian military devices.

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“If we want our data to remain confidential, we have to act now”: Quantum computing can crack all our encryption, and that is everyone’s problem

By Benedict Collins published

Quantum computing's ability to crack encryption will cause a world of issues

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"Knowledge and community" - IBM and the benefits of the AI Alliance one year on

By Benedict Collins published

One year since its launch, IBM and the AI Alliance are bringing open source AI to businesses, academia, and the front lines of rural medical care.

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Google says it just made a huge step forward in quantum computing

By Benedict Collins published

Google's new Willow quantum chip can solve problems that would take classical supercomputers longer than the age of the universe.

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“Making the types of problems that were impossible, possible” - How IBM is shaping the future of quantum computing

By Benedict Collins published

IBM is developing and innovating the future of quantum, with the big breakthroughs expected in 2030.

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Apple is taking over this popular password manager plugin

By Benedict Collins published

Apple has taken ownership of a Firefox browser extension, and now offers Password support on Mac devices.

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China declares US chips unsafe, urges companies to use domestic semiconductors

By Benedict Collins published

China has warned organizations against the use of US chips, as well as banning mineral exports used in US military applications.

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Apple employee sues company for allegedly spying on personal worker devices

By Benedict Collins published

Apple facing allegations of spying on its employees in a new lawsuit filed in California.

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Major Interpol action sees over a thousand cybercrime suspects arrested across Africa

By Benedict Collins published

Interpol's latest operation has taken down several fraud, malware, and ransomware campaigns, with over $43 million recovered.

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UK invites allies to combat the ‘new AI arms race’ with security research lab

By Benedict Collins published

The UK has announced a new research lab aimed at tackling AI threats from Russia and the wider world.

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Avast security tools hijacked in order to crack antivirus protection

By Benedict Collins published

Hackers are using a legitimate Avast driver to disguise malware and turn off antivirus defenses.

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Microsoft is upping your security by adding third-party passkeys to Windows 11

By Benedict Collins published

Third-party passkey support is coming to Windows 11, meaning sign in can be faster and more secure.

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Norton launches new small business protection package for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS

By Benedict Collins published

Norton has launched its Small Business Premium, offering antivirus, firewall, 24/7 expertise, and much more.

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Social platform for US and UK military may have exposed over a million records

By Benedict Collins published

Armed forces members could be subject to identity theft attacks and extortion after exposed database was discovered.

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AWS is introducing centralized security controls to help businesses adopt MFA

By Benedict Collins published

AWS is introducing central management for root credentials to minimize malicious use and the burden on security teams.

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Apple says Mac users are being targeted by dangerous zero-day attacks, so update now

By Benedict Collins published

Two zero-day vulnerabilities have been found and patched by Apple, with both potentially exploited in the wild.

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