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Benjamin Gorman

Contributing cybersecurity writer

Benjamin is a professional cybersecurity writer and generative AI consultant whose work for Norton covers a variety of AI topics, like how bad actors use dark AI technology to launch convincing scams and cyber-attacks. His work for other brands has been featured in major media outlets, such as Huffpost, Rolling Stone, and YahooFinance, and he’s a contributor to outlets such as the “SirLinksalot” podcast and The Affiliate Lab by Matt Diggity.

When he’s not on the clock, Benjamin enjoys reading and writing fiction and travelling to explore local beer and wine scenes around the world.

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