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Ben Osborne

Ben Osborne Ben Osborne is a cyber security expert and junior editor at Gen focusing on data privacy and web safety. With a keen eye for spotting scams and bad actors, he’s on a mission to help keep everyone on the internet safe, secured, and informed. When he’s not busy stopping cybercriminals, Ben enjoys watching movies, playing games, and collecting retro tech.

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Can TSA search your phone? Know your digital rights at the airport

TSA can make you take off your shoes, but can they search your phone? The answer might surprise you.

12 Jun 2024 min read

The hidden pitfalls of travel apps

Let’s take a deep dive into app permissions and privacy this summer.

6 Jun 2024 min read

The 3 Cs of renting vs buying textbooks: Cost, convenience, and cybersecurity

Renting textbooks is usually the cheaper option, but you might end up paying in other ways.

7 Aug 2023 min read

Ebooks are cheap, but you might pay in other ways

Everyone is looking for a deal on textbooks this back-to-school season. You know it, but so do the scammers. Here's what to look out for with ebook scams.

3 Aug 2023 min read