Christian Ali Bravo

Christian Ali Bravo

Editor


Career summary: I worked as a journalist in various media outlets and as a communications expert in the corporate field.  In December 2019, I joined ESET Latin America as a corporate communications analyst and editor for WeLiveSecurity.

What malware do you hate the most? Ransomware.

Favorite activities: Traveling, playing soccer, reading and writing.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Do not click on suspicious links.

What is your favorite computer activity or game? Listening to music, podcasts and searching for information.


7 articles by Christian Ali Bravo

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data

Christian Ali Bravo05 Nov 20254 min. read


Roblox executors: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked

Roblox executors: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked

Roblox executors: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked

You could be getting more than you bargained for when you download that cheat tool promising quick wins

Christian Ali Bravo and Fabiana Ramírez Cuenca26 Sep 20253 min. read


CapCut copycats are on the prowl

CapCut copycats are on the prowl

CapCut copycats are on the prowl

Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead

Tomáš Foltýn and Christian Ali Bravo17 Apr 20253 min. read


Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Listen up, this is sure to be music to your ears – a few minutes spent securing your account today can save you a ton of trouble tomorrow

Christian Ali Bravo11 Mar 20256 min. read


Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Python’s versatility and short learning curve are just two factors that explain the language’s 'grip' on cybersecurity

Christian Ali Bravo25 Apr 20243 min. read


Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Through engaging hacking challenges and competitions, CTFs offer an excellent opportunity to test and enhance your security and problem-solving skills

Christian Ali Bravo13 Nov 20233 min. read


5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

While far from all roles in security explicitly demand coding skills, it’s challenging to envision a career in this field that wouldn’t derive substantial advantages from at least a basic understanding of fundamental coding principles

Christian Ali Bravo27 Sep 20234 min. read