Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
Education? Studied Networking and Communication at Palermo University. CCNA and CCNP Cisco certifications and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Highlights of your career? I worked for almost 10 years in Infrastructure and specialized in network security. In 2012 I got in charge of the information security area of a company in the healthcare industry, where I developed the “Information Security Management System” and certified ISO 27001.
Position and history at ESET? First met ESET in 2013 when I joined Argentina Cibersegura as a volunteer. In January 2017 I became a Security Researcher in ESET Latin America.
What malware do you hate the most? Trojans, because they take advantage of unwary users.
Favorite activities? Travelling, meeting new people and places all over the world. Also amateur photography and rollerskating.
What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. Be careful, the information you share online may be used against you.
When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? It was an Apple II Plus that belonged to my dad before I was born. My mom used to program games for me in the Apple, and I used it for several years until I got my first IBM with Windows 3.11.
Favorite computer game/activity? Investigate, try, break and learn. I also like scape games and all kind of logic games. Wholehearted fan of Carmen Sandiego and Monkey Island.
