Lewis Maddison

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 had 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

Password Security

Admins everywhere are making this really basic password security mistake

By Lewis Maddison published

Report finds admin portals are being secured with the weakest passwords possible, leaving the door wide open for hackers.

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Yubico and Intercede team up to offer passwordless login for all enterprises

By Lewis Maddison published

Intercede wants to centralize your logins without the need for passwords, thanks to its Yubico partnership

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Microsoft is killing off this authentication protocol in Windows - here's why

By Lewis Maddison published

Archaic NTLM will finally bite the dust in future versions of Windows 11, with new replacements to come.

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Is Google's passkey push a turning point for the adoption of the passwordless tech?

By Lewis Maddison published

As Google moves to make passkeys the default login method for account holders, is the future of passwordless security all set?

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Apple is making passkeys easier than ever - if you have iOS 17 or macOS Sonoma

By Lewis Maddison published

Apple websites are now offering passkeys to those with the latest devices and software versions

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Cyberattacks are only getting worse for business, so what are CISOs doing about it?

By Lewis Maddison published

Splunk survey shows worrying insights on what companies are dealing with and their strategy for defense.

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Tech workers are quitting their jobs to look for better salaries

By Lewis Maddison published

Report examines the reasons why tech workers plan to quit their jobs, and salary increases tops the list.

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Most CEOs think workers will be back to the office as normal soon

By Lewis Maddison published

KPMG survey finds CEOs want workers back in the office, but is it actually beneficial?

Help Wanted

This massive new spoofing campaign is targeting job seekers, so watch out

By Lewis Maddison published

A sophisticated scam involving cryptocurrency exchanges is rampant across the globe.

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Dashlane and NordPass now support passkeys on Android 14

By Lewis Maddison last updated

Popular password managers Dashlane and NordPass have announced their support for passkeys on Android 14.

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Okta and Yubico team up to offer easy passwordless authentication for your firm

By Lewis Maddison published

Yubico has launched pre-registered security keys, making it easy for Okta users to authenticate their passwordless logins.

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Okta's partnership with Google bears fruit with new AI power

By Lewis Maddison published

Okta unveils new tech built on Google's Vertex AI to improve security and authentication.

Remote working

Most firms have adapted to allow for flexible working

By Lewis Maddison published

New research has found that most UK firms now have more spaces outside of city centers to accommodate flexible working.

DuckDuckGo

The most secure browser in the world is 15 years old - here's how it sees the future

By Lewis Maddison published

Privacy browser DuckDuckGo is now 15 years old, and founder and CEO Gabriel Weinberg is confident in its continued success.

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Bad news - turns out even long passwords can be cracked easily

By Lewis Maddison published

New research claims even long strings appear on the list of the most commonly compromised passwords.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge might be making some major changes to your saved passwords

By Lewis Maddison published

A new update to on Microsoft's end has been showing users' passwords as GUID strings, but there is a quick fix.

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Cybercriminals are targeting the financial sector more than ever

By Lewis Maddison published

Akamai report claims attacks on finance firms have doubled year-on-year.

Data Breach

Many firms aren't reporting breaches to the proper authorities

By Lewis Maddison published

Survey from Keeper Security finds worrying amount organizations fail to report attacks and breaches.

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Norton launches super-secure browser for Windows and Mac users alike

By Lewis Maddison published

Norton says its new browser will protect users from tracking and threats.

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Passkeys are getting ready to take over - but how locked in will you be?

By Lewis Maddison published

The new passwordless technology is taking hold, but passkeys aren't without their drawbacks.

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GitHub is bringing passkey support at last

By Lewis Maddison published

GitHub jumps on the passwordless bandwagon with the general availability of passkey support for all account holders.

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Windows 11 is officially killing off passwords and bringing in passkeys

By Lewis Maddison published

New Windows 11 update will increase support for passwordless solutions.

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Acronis gifts consumers boosted AI power for their cyber-protection

By Lewis Maddison published

A new integrated backup and security solution from Acronis gives individuals and home office users the power of AI.

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1Password brings passkey support to Mobile

By Lewis Maddison published

1Password makes passkey support for its mobile apps and browser extensions generally available.

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Dashlane will now warn you when you're being phished

By Lewis Maddison published

Dashlane's new phishing alerts feature aims to stop you from entering your credentials on dangerous sites.

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