Márk Szabó

Márk Szabó

PR and Security Writer


Education?
Master's in International Relations and European Politics.

Position and history at ESET?
Joined in early 2023 as Junior PR and Security Writer. 

What malware do you hate the most?
I don’t hate malware; I find it annoying. Makes us all more paranoid.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?
Privacy is key. That and be conscious about your data online.

Favorite activities?
Browsing Wikipedia leisurely or gaming.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?
Depends. I started with a PS1, but I bought an old custom PC in the early 2000s from my saved-up cash – wasn’t much but it served me well for years. Plus, it inspired me to build my own.

Favorite computer game/activity?
Tough question. I love grand strategy games, but I’ve spent most of my time playing various RPGs.


20 articles by Márk Szabó

Business Security

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

Business Security

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

Faced with expanding attack surfaces and a barrage of threats, businesses of all sizes are increasingly looking to unlock the manifold capabilities of enterprise-grade security

Márk Szabó30 Apr 20246 min. read


Malware

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.

Márk Szabó02 Apr 20244 min. read


Business Security

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

Business Security

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

As adversaries increasingly set their sights on vulnerable enterprise VPN software to infiltrate corporate networks, concerns mount about VPNs themselves being a source of cyber risk

Márk Szabó28 Feb 20246 min. read


Digital Security

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Digital Security

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission.

Márk Szabó22 Feb 20246 min. read


How To

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

How To

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

Why and how are we subjected to so much disinformation nowadays, and is there a way to spot the fakes?

Márk Szabó20 Feb 20246 min. read


IoT Security

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

IoT Security

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy

Márk Szabó04 Jan 20246 min. read


Mobile Security

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

Mobile Security

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable.

Márk Szabó11 Dec 20233 min. read


Digital Security

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

Digital Security

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

Contactless payments are quickly becoming ubiquitous – but are they more secure than traditional payment methods?

Márk Szabó07 Dec 20236 min. read


Privacy

Navigating privacy: Should we put the brakes on car tracking?

Navigating privacy: Should we put the brakes on car tracking?

Privacy

Navigating privacy: Should we put the brakes on car tracking?

Your car probably knows a lot more about you than it lets on – but is the trade-off of privacy for convenience truly justifiable?

Márk Szabó06 Dec 20236 min. read