Guru Baran

Guru Baran is a cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst. He co-founded Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security, where he covers topics related to cybersecurity, technology, and communications. His work has been featured on Cybersecuritynews.com.

Biography:  https://cybersecuritynews.com/author/guru/

98%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Cybersecuritynews.com co-founder and editor Guru Baran has a background in cybersecurity, technology, and communications with over 10 years of experience as a security consultant and analyst.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Guru Baran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security, which may create a conflict of interest in presenting unbiased information.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In the article on Microsoft's delayed release of the AI Recall tool, there are discrepancies regarding the potential risks and criticisms of the feature. Some experts remain skeptical about its potential risks despite changes made by Microsoft.
  • The article on Malicious Mandrake Apps does not mention any contradictions.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles.

Recent Articles

New Mandrake Android Malware Variant Evades Detection for Over Two Years on Google Play

New Mandrake Android Malware Variant Evades Detection for Over Two Years on Google Play

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 A new variant of the Android malware Mandrake, which has evaded detection for over two years on Google Play, was discovered in April 2024 by Kaspersky. This latest version uses advanced obfuscation and evasion techniques to avoid detection and communicates securely with its command-and-control server. The malware can steal user credentials and download additional malicious applications, making it a significant threat. Google Play Protect is being updated to better combat these challenges, but users can also protect themselves by updating their devices, being cautious with app permissions, using reputable mobile security solutions, and avoiding unofficial sources.
Microsoft Delays Release of Controversial AI Feature Recall Amid Privacy Concerns: Opt-In Experience and Additional Protections

Microsoft Delays Release of Controversial AI Feature Recall Amid Privacy Concerns: Opt-In Experience and Additional Protections

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Microsoft delays release of AI feature Recall due to privacy concerns, now opt-in and with added security measures.