Zak Doffman

Zak Doffman is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in reporting on surveillance, cybersecurity, and privacy issues related to technology giants like Google and Apple. He frequently appears on major media outlets such as BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. With over 25 years of real-world experience in the field.

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

71%

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

85%

Examples:

  • There is an emphasis on the similarities between Android and iPhone features, implying that Google is trying to match or surpass Apple.
  • Zak Doffman has a tendency to present information in a way that suggests Google is often behind in addressing security and privacy issues, while also highlighting Apple's advancements in these areas.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • In some cases, Zak Doffman highlights potential conflicts of interest involving Google and its products.
  • The author also discusses Microsoft's involvement in a deal with OpenAI, suggesting that they may be trying to compete with Apple.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In several articles, Zak Doffman reports contradictions in the information provided by Google and Microsoft regarding security updates and vulnerability fixes.
  • There are also instances where the author claims a certain feature or update is exclusive to a particular device or operating system, only to later reveal that it is not.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Google is behind in addressing security issues and that Android is not as secure as iPhone, which may not be entirely accurate.
  • Zak Doffman makes false or misleading statements in a few instances.

Recent Articles

WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the US: Bridging the Gap Between Blue and Green Bubbles

WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Active Users in the US: Bridging the Gap Between Blue and Green Bubbles

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Meta's WhatsApp surpasses 100 million monthly active users in the US market (July 2024), marking a significant milestone and bridging the gap between 'blue and green bubble' users. With a focus on advertising opportunities, double-digit message growth, and privacy concerns, WhatsApp aims to attract more US users amidst competition from dominant messaging platforms like Apple's iMessage.
Google Abandons Plan to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Introduces New User Choice Experience

Google Abandons Plan to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Introduces New User Choice Experience

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Google reverses course on eliminating third-party cookies in Chrome, instead introducing a new user consent platform following feedback from advertisers and regulators. Critics argue that Google's proposed alternatives, FLoC and Topics API, could lead to new privacy risks and harm competition.
Microsoft's July 2024 Security Update: Patching the High-Severity CVE-2024-38112 Spoofing Vulnerability in Windows MSHTML Platform

Microsoft's July 2024 Security Update: Patching the High-Severity CVE-2024-38112 Spoofing Vulnerability in Windows MSHTML Platform

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 In July 2024, Microsoft patched a year-long exploited high severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-38112) in the Windows MSHTML Platform. Attackers disguised malicious files or websites to trick users into opening them, bypassing modern security features and executing remote code on their systems.
Google Releases July Security Update for Pixel Devices: Addresses Critical Vulnerability and Functional Improvements

Google Releases July Security Update for Pixel Devices: Addresses Critical Vulnerability and Functional Improvements

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Google releases July security update for Pixel devices, addressing critical vulnerability CVE-2023-20431320 that allows third-party apps to bypass user prompts. The update also includes functional improvements and fixes for a back gesture navigation issue. Supported devices include Pixel 5a, 6 and 6 Pro, 6a, 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Google Tablet.
Urgent: Google Pixel Users Urged to Update Devices Due to Security Vulnerability CVE-2024-32896

Urgent: Google Pixel Users Urged to Update Devices Due to Security Vulnerability CVE-2024-32896

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Google urges Pixel users to update devices due to security vulnerability CVE-2024-32896, which allows unauthorized access through privilege escalation. Affected devices face limited, targeted exploitation and may also impact other Android devices. Google has released a security update addressing this issue and 50 others.
Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Samsung's June 2024 security update rolls out for Galaxy S24 series and S23 lineup, addressing 59 vulnerabilities. The updates are available on various carrier networks and bring essential security enhancements. Google also releases monthly Android security updates, patching thirty-seven vulnerabilities.
Google Launches Offline Tracking Feature for Find My Device Network in US and Canada

Google Launches Offline Tracking Feature for Find My Device Network in US and Canada

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Google has launched its Find My Device network, which uses a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices to detect misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. The offline tracking feature will roll out today in the US and Canada.
Apple and Google in Talks to Bring Gemini AI Model to iPhone, Suggesting Generative AI is Becoming a Must-Have for New Phones

Apple and Google in Talks to Bring Gemini AI Model to iPhone, Suggesting Generative AI is Becoming a Must-Have for New Phones

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Apple and Google are reportedly in talks to bring the search giant's Gemini AI model to the iPhone. This could have huge implications about the role of generative AI in smartphones, suggesting it is becoming a must-have for new phones rather than just a niche feature found on select models.
Google's Android 15 Developer Preview: Satellite Connectivity and Core Messaging Apps

Google's Android 15 Developer Preview: Satellite Connectivity and Core Messaging Apps

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Google's latest Android 15 developer preview beats Apple in features by enabling satellite connectivity and allowing core messaging apps to use the network for sending and receiving messages.
Microsoft Resumes Pushing Bing as Default Search Engine in Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 with Pop-ups

Microsoft Resumes Pushing Bing as Default Search Engine in Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 with Pop-ups

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Microsoft is resuming its efforts to push Bing as the default search engine for Google Chrome users on Windows 10 and 11 by introducing pop-ups that look like malware but are not. If you click 'Yes', Microsoft will set Bing as your default search engine.