Ben Tudor

Ben Tudor

Security Writer


Education?

Journalism, Film and Broadcasting B.A. (Hons) Cardiff University

Postgrad Journalism NCTJ Diploma, Scottish Centre for Journalism Studies

Highlights of your career?

Whenever I broke a story that helped people right a wrong. It’s one of the most satisfying things for a journalist to do.

What malware do you hate the most?

Ransomware, especially when used to target public services and the vulnerable. It’s completely unforgivable.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?

There’s always time to think before you click.

Favorite activities:

Mountain biking. Dinghy and keelboat racing when time allows

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?

BBC Micro Model B hooked up to a black and white 12” CRT TV. 

Favorite computer game / activity?

Getting thrashed by my kids at Mario Kart every single time we play. They never give me a break, and now they give me driving tips whenever I take them anywhere in the car.

What titles have you worked on in the past?

I’ve worked on a lot of other titles, but these are the three that stand out for me:

Computer Reseller News UK - Features Editor

Computer Business Review - Technology Editor

ComputerActive magazine - Features Editor

 


18 articles by Ben Tudor

Prevention and Awareness

Understanding DDoS attacks: a comprehensive guide

Understanding DDoS attacks: a comprehensive guide

Prevention and Awareness

Understanding DDoS attacks: a comprehensive guide

DDoS attacks are the loud side of cybercrime – designed to flood, crash, and cripple online services. Here’s what they are, how they work, and how you can stay protected.

Ben Tudor 11 Dec 2025 13 min. read


Endpoint Security and XDR

Bypass the participant hype, and the MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations Enterprise 2025 will tell you what effective security should look like in 2026

Bypass the participant hype, and the MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations Enterprise 2025 will tell you what effective security should look like in 2026

Endpoint Security and XDR

Bypass the participant hype, and the MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations Enterprise 2025 will tell you what effective security should look like in 2026

NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this blogpost are those of ESET and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the MITRE Corporation.

Márk Szabó, James Shepperd, Ben Tudor 10 Dec 2025 8 min. read


Privacy and Identity Protection

What to do if your Facebook account is hacked

What to do if your Facebook account is hacked

Privacy and Identity Protection

What to do if your Facebook account is hacked

How to secure and recover a hacked Facebook account with the minimum of stress.

Ben Tudor 13 Nov 2025 11 min. read


MDR & Services

European MDR: Now a major league of its own

European MDR: Now a major league of its own

MDR & Services

European MDR: Now a major league of its own

Five years after Schrems II collapsed the US-EU Privacy Shield agreement, the market for European Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is thriving.

Ben Tudor 11 Nov 2025 5 min. read


Prevention and Awareness

Firewalls – the ancient, evergreen cyber security ingredient

Firewalls – the ancient, evergreen cyber security ingredient

Prevention and Awareness

Firewalls – the ancient, evergreen cyber security ingredient

Firewalls predate the World Wide Web – dating back to the earliest days of the internet. Discover the concept’s historical roots and future in this article.

Ben Tudor 17 Oct 2025 12 min. read


MDR & Services

MSPs are entering their third age of innovation

MSPs are entering their third age of innovation

MDR & Services

MSPs are entering their third age of innovation

In the Third Age of the MSP, adaptability is key — those who evolve fastest will lead.

Ben Tudor 06 Oct 2025 6 min. read


Privacy and Identity Protection

WhatsApp account hacked. What next?

WhatsApp account hacked. What next?

Privacy and Identity Protection

WhatsApp account hacked. What next?

WhatsApp hacked? Here´s how to take your account back (and keep it).

Ben Tudor 23 Sep 2025 20 min. read


Featured

How to quantify the ROI of your threat intelligence

How to quantify the ROI of your threat intelligence

Featured

How to quantify the ROI of your threat intelligence

Threat Intelligence services are popular and effective. But many teams fail to measure and communicate this success. This needs to change.

Ben Tudor 18 Sep 2025 6 min. read


Prevention and Awareness

Reasons to be positive about cybersecurity and supply chain risk on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

Reasons to be positive about cybersecurity and supply chain risk on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

Prevention and Awareness

Reasons to be positive about cybersecurity and supply chain risk on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

Despite rising challenges, SMEs worldwide are embracing new tools and support to grow stronger and more secure.

Ben Tudor 27 Jun 2025 7 min. read