Zack Whittaker

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He joined ZDNet in 2008 while studying a degree in criminology at the University of Kent. He can also be found on CNET and CBS News. After leaving college and now in his mid-20's, he continues to write about technology, society, politics and anything in-between, as well as giving the occasional university lecture, and discussing the events of the day on television and radio. He saw his first academic work published at the age of 22 -- then still an undergraduate -- and has since been cited by CNN, BBC News, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

And here's the boring, but extremely important bit. I don't hold any stock or shares, investments or industrial secrets in any company, but have signed confidentiality agreements with a number of U.K. and U.S. organizations, whose names I am not at liberty to disclose. No other company, body, government department, non-governmental organization or third sector organization besides CBS Interactive employs me or pays me a salary in any capacity whatsoever. Whenever expenses are given and taken by a company, these will be disclosed in each relevant post to ensure the upmost level of transparency. And that's it. If at any point you have any questions or seek clarification, feel free to get in touch. (Updated: August 8, 2012)

Hacker, Verizon duel over customer record claims

A hacker said he has acquired more than 3 million Verizon customer records -- but leaks only 10 percent of them, after the phone and broadband giant fails to fix a security flaw. Verizon disagrees.

December 22, 2012 by Charlie Osborne and Zack Whittaker

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ZDNet's tech predictions for 2013

What will be the next big thing? As cellular carriers merge and become stronger, mobile makers may not survive. Will big data analytics take off, and will 3D printing arrive with a bevy of legal and ethical issues? Here's a look ahead at 2013 and what we can expect.

December 21, 2012 by Zack Whittaker

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2012: ZDNet's definitive guide to the year in tech

A look back at the hot topics, major discoveries, and technological breakthroughs of 2012: from privacy to surveillance, major product launches, successes and catastrophes.

December 20, 2012 by Zack Whittaker

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