Guest Author

Guest Author


Thoughtful pieces written by guest authors, including security experts and industry thought leaders.


21 articles by Guest Author

Digital Security

The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

Digital Security

The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

How do you calculate the value at risk? Choosing between investing in antivirus software or doing nothing to prevent cybercrime is not black and white. We explore the grey areas of cybersecurity economics.

Guest Author22 Mar 20177 min. read


Digital Security

Cybersecurity: 5 basic lessons for everyone

Cybersecurity: 5 basic lessons for everyone

Digital Security

Cybersecurity: 5 basic lessons for everyone

A new way of looking at cybersecurity, no longer viewing it as a goal in itself, but instead something that is directly connected to business needs.

Guest Author31 Jan 20175 min. read


Less Technical

Researching Mr. Robot, Elliot's world, and cybersecurity at Comic-Con

Researching Mr. Robot, Elliot's world, and cybersecurity at Comic-Con

Less Technical

Researching Mr. Robot, Elliot's world, and cybersecurity at Comic-Con

At Comic-Con 2016, ESET's Anna Keeve dives deep into the "real" world of Mr. Robot, has a VR adventure, and looks for cybersecurity clues in Elliot's room.

Guest Author23 Jul 20164 min. read


Nemucod ups its game

Nemucod ups its game

Nemucod ups its game

The creators of Nemucod, the code responsible for downloading and executing malware like Locky, have been hard at work polishing their code.

Guest Author16 Jun 20164 min. read


Malware

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

Malware

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

An interesting DNS hijack that sets the victim's computer to use specific DNS servers has emerged. Here are the key details of this intriguing threat.

Guest Author02 Jun 20168 min. read


ESET research

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

ESET research

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

With so many data breaches happening these days, Americans are getting a lot of breach notification letters and emails, but do they deliver useful, readable content, other than a general warning to remain vigilant?

Guest Author21 Feb 20154 min. read


Scams

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Scams

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Mark Brooks of OnlinePersonalsWatch works with many online dating sites - and says that all of them are plagued by fake profiles, scammers and criminals looking for money, not love. A few simple steps can help ensure you don't fall for a fake...

Guest Author26 Feb 20144 min. read


ESET research

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

ESET research

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

'The first thing you need to know about quantum cryptography is that it isn't cryptography. At least, not the quantum part,' writes Rob Slade, information security researcher, author and malware expert.

Guest Author24 Jan 20145 min. read


Less Technical

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Less Technical

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Patrick Garratt is a 15-year veteran of the gaming industry, having been behind the launches of major news sites such as Eurogamer and VG247 - but in the DIY, anything-goes world of PC gaming, even he still falls for a scam or two. Is it REALLY his fault, though?

Guest Author07 Jan 20146 min. read