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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Secure your holidays today with this huge ESET discount – big discounts across Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans

By Benedict Collins published

Here are some ESET deals on Essentials, Premium, and Ultimate that are sure to blow your socks off.

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

By Benedict Collins published

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

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ICO levies £1.2 million fine against LastPass — data breach compromised info on 1.6 million users

By Benedict Collins published

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

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

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

AI browsers pose a threat to data protection, financial information, and security postures.

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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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Iranian hacker group deploys malicious Snake game to target Egyptian and Israeli critical infrastructure

By Benedict Collins published

MuddyWater has deployed more sophisticated techniques and malware in a string of attacks targeting Israel and Egypt.

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The Best Cyber Monday Antivirus Deals 2025: Discounts and Big Savings from Bitdefender, Norton, McAfee, and more

By Benedict Collins last updated

Black Friday 2025 These are our expert's picks for the best antivirus deals for the sale season.

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Hurry! Last chance to get this ESET Cyber Monday deal before it disappears forever

By Benedict Collins last updated

Black Friday Take a look at the fantastic ESET Essential, Premium, and Ultimate deals this Cyber Monday

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Cyber Monday cloud storage deals 2025: all the sales on the biggest tech deals day of the year

By Ellen Jennings-Trace last updated

Black Friday 2025 Cyber Monday is here, and we're keeping up to date with all the deals.

Black Friday DeleteMe deals, data removal services

Wish you could scrub yourself from the internet? Well DeleteMe could be the answer - and it's 30% off this Cyber Monday!

By Benedict Collins last updated

Black Friday DeleteMe is one of the best data removal services, and it has a 30% discount code that works on all plans.

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Norton is slashing prices left and right this Cyber Monday - with up to 80% off mobile, family, and small business protections

By Benedict Collins last updated

Cyber Monday Norton is treating us to some fantastic sales this Cyber Monday

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The top 5 security software deals you won't want to miss this Cyber Monday

By Benedict Collins last updated

Black Friday 2025 Keep your data and devices protected this Cyber Monday with my roundup of the best discounts that are half price or more.

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Amazon's Black Friday Antivirus Deals: Big Savings from Norton, McAfee, Malwarebytes, and more

By Benedict Collins last updated

Black Friday 2025 Keep your devices secure with discounted antivirus from Amazon's Black Friday antivirus sale.

Roboform Black Friday deals on Premium and Family plans

RoboForm has knocked 64% off Premium and Family plans to help you manage your passwords this Black Friday

By Benedict Collins published

Black Friday Pick up a 64% discount on Family and Premium plans from RoboForm.

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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

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

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

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

By Benedict Collins published

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

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

By Benedict Collins published

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

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

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

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

By Benedict Collins published

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

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

NordPass' Black Friday discount offer shows 60% off plus 4 months free

The NordPass Black Friday deal is here - grab the best password manager with a 58% discount now

By Benedict Collins published

Grab one of the best password managers for significantly less, way before Black Friday.

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