Bleeping Computer – Bias and Credibility

Bleeping Computer - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


LEAST BIASED

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  • Overall, we rate Bleeping Computer Least Biased based on strictly reporting computer issues with minimal bias. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 2004 by Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer is a computer help site that is a resource site for answering computer, security, and technical questions. Some services include malware and rootkit cleanup of infected computers and removal instructions on rogue anti-spyware programs.

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Funded by / Ownership

Bleeping Computer is held by Bleeping Computer LLC, owned by Lawrence Abrams. Revenue is generated through affiliate links, product and download sales commissions, and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Bleeping Computer reports news on computer issues and, in particular, virus and malware prevention and removal. There is little use of biased wording such as this: Microsoft Discovers Fileless Astaroth Trojan Campaign. This story, like all others, is properly sourced. Bleeping Computer does not report on politics or offer opinions. The only time politics is covered is when reporting how it relates to computers, such as this: Trump Signs Bill Banning Kaspersky Products on Government Computers.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Bleeping Computer Least Biased based on strictly reporting computer issues with minimal bias. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 7/8/2019) Updated (04/14/2022)



Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com

Last Updated on May 15, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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