Accuracy
HacksByte aims to publish clear, useful, and accurate technology coverage. We prioritize official sources, primary documentation, reputable security organizations, company status pages, and direct evidence.
For fast-moving topics, articles may be updated as new information becomes available. Meaningful updates should be reflected in the updated date.
Sourcing
Articles should link to relevant sources when they rely on external claims, official guidance, platform policies, or security advisories.
We avoid copying press releases or rewriting other publications without adding practical value for readers.
News and guide labeling
HacksByte separates timely reporting from evergreen tutorials. News articles are marked as news in site metadata and may appear in the dedicated news sitemap when they are recent enough for Google News discovery.
Evergreen explainers, product walkthroughs, and step-by-step tutorials are treated as guides and should not be submitted through the Google News sitemap.
AI-assisted workflow
HacksByte may use AI tools for research organization, outlines, editing, formatting, image concepts, and draft support. Final publication decisions require human editorial review.
AI-generated claims should be checked before publication, especially for news, security, medical, legal, or financial topics.
Affiliate disclosure
Some articles may include affiliate links. If a reader buys through those links, HacksByte may earn a commission. Affiliate relationships must not decide whether a product or tool is recommended.
Corrections
If an article contains an error, we will correct it as soon as reasonably possible after verification.