Articles by Lewis Maddison, Reviews Writer

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he gained experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

Articles by: Lewis Maddison

Best keyboards for programmers of 2024

By Steve Clark last updated 12 February 24

The best keyboards for programmers will help you be more productive while minimizing mouse usage and hand fatigue.

Watch out - there's a fake version of LastPass on the Apple App Store

By Lewis Maddison published 8 February 24

Popular password manager LastPass has warned of a fake version of its app that's available to download on Apple devices.

Keeper Security now works with Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to securely log in to their apps

By Lewis Maddison published 8 February 24

Keeper Security unveils upgrade for Apple Vision Pro users to access the password manager.

Proton is bringing its password manager to the business world

By Lewis Maddison published 7 February 24

Swiss privacy firm launches Proton Pass for Business, giving firms an enhanced version of its consumer password manager.

Google Password Manager can now be shared amongst a whole family

By Lewis Maddison published 6 February 24

Google is introducing some new features and partnerships to improve its Family Link parental control platform.

This could be the most expensive video call ever — "Deepfake CFO" tricks employee into handing over $25m to scammers

By Lewis Maddison published 5 February 24

Hong Kong firm reporetedly loses millions of dollars after a deepfake video call scammed one unlucky worker.

These were the most common phishing emails of 2023 — make sure you don't get caught out as well

By Lewis Maddison published 4 February 24

Email security firm Cofense has split the phishing emails of last year into distinct themes, highlighting the variation of such scams.

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Good news for workers — most businesses say they still prize humans over AI

By Lewis Maddison published 2 February 24

HSBC finds most businesses want AI to work alongside humans, and so do other UK institutions.

The Apple Vision Pro has already been hacked - Apple says there's nothing to worry about, but security experts disagree

By Lewis Maddison published 1 February 24

Apple has already given its Vision Pro headset a security update, and it pertains to a popular target - the WebKit engine.

Europcar denies data breach affecting 50 million customers — says ChatGPT is to blame in creating fake data

By Lewis Maddison published 1 February 24

Europcar says a data leak affecting its customers is fake, but was the data generated by AI?

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If you’re using this router brand, you may want to disconnect now — security researchers found more vulnerabilities and a hardcoded password in Totolink hardware

By Lewis Maddison published 31 January 24

Many vulnerabilities have been recently found in Totolink routers, but the problems aren't anything new.

WhatsApp iPhone users may soon get the chance to login without a password

By Lewis Maddison published 30 January 24

New beta has revealed WhatsApp users on iPhone may soon be able to login without a password.

23andMe admits hackers stole raw genotype data - and that cyberattack went undetected for months

By Lewis Maddison published 26 January 24

Filing with California attorney general reveals 23andMe didn't know customer accounts were being hacked for a long time.

One of the biggest data leaks ever has just been revealed - here's what to do if you've been hit

By Lewis Maddison last updated 25 January 24

A massive compilation of data leaks has been discovered, containing a colossal 26 billion records - but should you be worried?

X is finally going to allow passkeys - but only for some users

By Lewis Maddison published 24 January 24

The microblogging site formerly known as Twitter will now let users login without a password - but only on iPhone.

Brave's strict fingerprint protection isn't playing nice with websites - so it's getting the axe

By Lewis Maddison published 22 January 24

Brave is getting rid of its Strict fingerprint protection mode, as it's breaking websites and actually making users more identifiable.

YouTube stream-jacking attacks are becoming more dangerous

By Lewis Maddison published 19 January 24

Bitdefender claims to have seen a rise in the sophistication of fake livestreams aimed at stealing crypto.

Keeper now lets you use security keys exclusively for 2FA

By Lewis Maddison published 18 January 24

Password manager Keeper is letting its personal and business customers use security keys as their sole means of authenticating logins.

Scammers are buying up cheap domain names to host sites that sell dodgy health products

By Lewis Maddison published 17 January 24

Netcraft has observed a huge increase in the number of cheap domains promoting dubious health products with fake endorsements.

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NordPass wants to protect your email accounts from spam and scams

By Lewis Maddison published 16 January 24

Popular password manager NordPass has added an email masking feature to help protect users from spam and phishing.

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Just ten groups were responsible for nearly half of all cyberattacks last year

By Lewis Maddison published 15 January 24

Report highlights the most popular threat actors from last year, and the most popular targets.

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Free password manager Bitwarden is the latest to add passkey login support

By Lewis Maddison published 12 January 24

Bitwarden launches passkey login support in beta, letting all users - even free ones - access their vault without a password.

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Keeper now lets you control the secrets you share within your team

By Lewis Maddison published 11 January 24

Keeper's new Granular Sharing Enforcements hopes to make it easier for firms to comply with security policies and regulations.

SEC Twitter account hacked, apparently didn't have 2FA enabled

By Lewis Maddison published 10 January 24

The SEC has confirmed that its X account was hacked to send false tweets on its Bitcoin decision, thanks to a stolen phone number.

NordPass has some new features to protect your data from breaches

By Lewis Maddison published 9 January 24

Password manager NordPass has expanded its breach detection feature to include credit card monitoring.

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