Fighting post‑truth with reality in cybersecurity
Welcome to the beginning of a new series of short articles focused on the currents state of AI, all the ins and outs of machine learning, and how it affects cybersecurity.
Education: Bc. in Journalism, Master's Degree in Political Science
Highlights of your career: Working for Slovak media for seven years, focusing on IT security, homeland security and defense matters. Managing media department at Bratislava-based security conferenceGLOBSEC.
Position and history at ESET: Joined ESET as a Security Specialist in September 2015. Fresh, new and eager to work.
What malware do you hate the most? The one my family downloads and I have to remove.
Favorite activities: Freeride snowboarding, meeting new people, reading and, as boring as it sounds, traveling.
Golden rule for cyberspace? Backup, update and never go on a clicking spree.
When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? I think it was in 1994 – 286 with MS-DOS preinstalled. There was no monitor available, so we could only use it when nobody was watching the TV.
Favorite computer game / activity: Classics such as Counter-Strike or the Call of Duty series. But what I do most on my computer is browse the web looking for interesting stuff.
Welcome to the beginning of a new series of short articles focused on the currents state of AI, all the ins and outs of machine learning, and how it affects cybersecurity.
Ondrej KubovičThree years ago, Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. Today, almost 8% of desktop users worldwide are still run the operating system.
Ondrej KubovičMac OS X is still secure 16 years after its creation, but increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. No operating system is 100% malware-proof.
Ondrej Kubovič2016 saw interesting developments within the Android ransomware scene. Ransomware emerged as one of the most pressing cybersecurity issues on the mobile platform.
Ondrej KubovičAs Data Privacy Day is upon us, we thought it apt to put together some top tips on how to manage and secure your online information.
Ondrej KubovičA new holiday season scam campaign is plaguing social media – and this time it’s pretending to sell heavily discounted Uggs, reports ESET's Ondrej Kubovič.
Ondrej Kubovič2016 witnessed the further spread of the disease we call ransomware. However, it's not the only cyberthreat that service providers must face today.
Ondrej KubovičESET lifts the lid on Android ransomware - the picture doesn't look good. It's on the increase and extremely sophisticated.
Ondrej KubovičIf you are getting ready to hunt for online deals this Black Friday, here are a few tips that will help you keep attackers away from your hard earned money.
Ondrej KubovičIt seems the current DDoS tactics from cybercriminals is to gain control over millions of IoT devices and direct their power towards any target they choose.
Ondrej KubovičEuropean Cyber Security Month offers a great opportunity to remind people of some of the practices that can boost their cybersecurity skills.
Ondrej KubovičSince October is European Cyber Security Month, it is a good time to recap on social media and IM security. These online safety tips will do you well.
Ondrej KubovičFeeling overwhelmed by the number of devices and passwords you have to manage and remember? Here are four top tips how to help handle this tech overload.
Ondrej KubovičAs European Cyber Security Month gets underway, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič offers some top tips when it comes to safe and secure online banking.
Ondrej KubovičAt eight years old, Android is hugely popular. Both with users and attackers.
Ondrej KubovičVideo rules the internet today and webcams are built into practically every new laptop, smartphone and tablet. It's important to keep them secure.
Ondrej Kubovič18 years of Googling is certainly something to behold, but on this anniversary, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič is keen to highlight the cybersecurity threat.
Ondrej KubovičIf you happy to be a parent that is less than cyber-savvy, worry not, WeLiveSecurity is on hand. It's all about good password hygiene.
Ondrej KubovičThe operators of the notorious trojan downloader Nemucod seem to have stepped up their game, serving their victims with ransomware and ad-clickers.
Ondrej KubovičThe trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. However, it has changed the payload served to its victims – ransomware is not its go-to malware.
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