Davey Winder

Davey Winder is a technology journalist and author who covers cybersecurity, privacy, and tech trends. With over 800k views on his articles in the past year alone, he has established himself as an authority on these topics. He writes for Forbes and other publications where he provides insights into the latest developments in technology and security.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/

70%

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 mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • Gmail, with an estimated 1.2 billion users
  • Google has just upgraded your security protection
  • Google is introducing new password protections on Chrome for iOS as another way to help you safely navigate the web.
  • Undisputed king of email

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • Google is adding two more functions to Password Checkup: an alert for weak passwords and another for reused ones.
  • Google Safe Browsing server returns hashes that match its database of unsafe site hashes and shows a warning to the Chrome user if necessary.
  • The improvements come by way of an update to Password Checkup
  • The new feature will help block 25 percent more phishing attempts.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Google has initiated new security measures for Gmail users globally
  • The article mentions new security rules being enforced on April 1st but does not provide any details about what these rules are or how they will affect users. This could be seen as deceptive because it implies that there is some sort of important change happening related to Gmail's security, when in fact no specific information is provided.
  • The author quotes Sergey Brin from a press release about Gmail's launch in 2004 but does not provide any context for this quote or explain why it is relevant to the current topic. This could be seen as deceptive because it implies that there is some sort of connection between Gmail's past and its present, when in fact the two are unrelated.
  • The title mentions Gmail's birthday and celebrations but does not provide any context or information about what this means for users. This could be seen as misleading because it implies that there will be some sort of special event or promotion related to Gmail's 20th anniversary, when in fact there is no mention of such an event in the body of the article.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Apple and Google are competitors when it comes to most things but thankfully they share an interest in securing data for their respective users. However, this is not true as Apple has its own security measures in place such as Face ID and Touch ID which compete with Google's biometric authentication system called Titan M.
  • The author states that Password Checkup will display an alert in Chrome whenever it detects a problem with any passwords entered but fails to mention that this feature can also be used independently.
  • The title implies that Google has upgraded password security for iPhone users when in fact it only added two new features to an existing feature called Password Checkup.

Recent Articles

NSA Recommends Regularly Restarting Smartphones for Enhanced Security: A Simple Step to Protect Your Personal Information

NSA Recommends Regularly Restarting Smartphones for Enhanced Security: A Simple Step to Protect Your Personal Information

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 The NSA advises regularly turning off and on smartphones to enhance security, particularly against phishing, malware, and spyware attacks. This practice is important but not foolproof; other security measures like software updates and strong passwords are also necessary.
Unexpected Apple ID Sign-Outs: Users Forced to Reset Passwords on Multiple Devices Amidst Reports of Hacking Attempts

Unexpected Apple ID Sign-Outs: Users Forced to Reset Passwords on Multiple Devices Amidst Reports of Hacking Attempts

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Apple ID users face unexpected sign-outs and password resets on multiple devices, affecting numerous individuals across iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. Apple has not acknowledged the issue or provided a statement.
Gmail Turns 20: From Joke to Dominating Email Service, Enforcing New Security Rules on Bulk Senders

Gmail Turns 20: From Joke to Dominating Email Service, Enforcing New Security Rules on Bulk Senders

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Gmail, launched 20 years ago on April Fools Day with revolutionary storage and now enforces new security rules for bulk senders.
Google Adds Real-Time Protection to Chrome Browser for Safer Browsing Experience

Google Adds Real-Time Protection to Chrome Browser for Safer Browsing Experience

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 Google's Chrome browser now has real-time protection that checks URLs and provides a more secure browsing experience, helping to protect against phishing attempts, malware, and other online threats.