Jessica Lyons

Jessica Lyons is The Register's cybersecurity editor, leading the publication's coverage of topics ranging from government IT to best practices for defenders. She also hosts video interviews with C-level executives and other subject matter experts on the challenges facing the IT industry. Jessica has over 20 years of experience in publishing, with roles ranging from news editor to managing editor. In her reporting, she has covered major cybersecurity incidents and trends, providing insightful analysis for readers. Jessica is known for her expertise in cybersecurity and her ability to break down complex topics into easily understandable articles.

Biography:  https://www.theregister.com/Author/Jessica-Lyons

20%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The author expresses skepticism and criticism towards government IT systems and their security measures.
  • The author has a clear and negative stance against Kaspersky, calling for a ban on their operations in the US.

Conflicts of Interest

10%

Examples:

  • The author has financial ties to Kaspersky Lab through advertising revenue.
  • There is a potential conflict of interest with the author's coverage of Kaspersky due to financial ties.

Contradictions

20%

Examples:

  • Researchers from Kaspersky discovered ShrinkLocker abusing BitLocker to encrypt data on systems located in Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan.
  • ShrinkLocker is using Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt corporate files and extort payments from victim organizations.

Deceptions

20%

Examples:

  • The author may be deceptive in their reporting by not fully disclosing their financial ties to Kaspersky Lab.
  • There is a potential for the author to be selective in their reporting on Kaspersky-related incidents.

Recent Articles

Kaspersky Lab to Shut Down US Operations Due to Government Sanctions

Kaspersky Lab to Shut Down US Operations Due to Government Sanctions

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announces the shutdown of its US operations due to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government, effective July 2024.
BitLocker Exploited: Two Reports Detail Unauthorized File Encryption Attacks in Steel, Vaccine Manufacturing, and Government Sectors

BitLocker Exploited: Two Reports Detail Unauthorized File Encryption Attacks in Steel, Vaccine Manufacturing, and Government Sectors

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Cybercriminals have exploited BitLocker in Windows systems for unauthorized file encryption and ransom demands, targeting industries like steel manufacturing, vaccine manufacturing, and a government entity as detailed in reports from Kaspersky and The Register.
Reddit Signs $60 Million Licensing Deal with AI Company for User-Generated Content Platform Training

Reddit Signs $60 Million Licensing Deal with AI Company for User-Generated Content Platform Training

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 Reddit has signed a $60 million licensing deal with an unnamed AI company to allow access to its user-generated content platform for training artificial intelligence models. This new agreement highlights the shift in data collection and usage, emphasizing obtaining permission before using user-generated content.