Ondrej Kubovič

Ondrej Kubovič

Security Evangelist


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.


77 articles by Ondrej Kubovič

Scams

Ray-Bans out, Uggs in: Holiday season scam plagues social media

Ray-Bans out, Uggs in: Holiday season scam plagues social media

Scams

Ray-Bans out, Uggs in: Holiday season scam plagues social media

A 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 Kubovič14 Dec 20162 min. read


Digital Security

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Digital Security

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

2016 witnessed the further spread of the disease we call ransomware. However, it's not the only cyberthreat that service providers must face today.

Ondrej Kubovič06 Dec 20162 min. read


Ransomware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Ransomware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

ESET lifts the lid on Android ransomware - the picture doesn't look good. It's on the increase and extremely sophisticated.

Ondrej Kubovič05 Dec 20161 min. read


Digital Security

Historic Black Friday online safety advice

Historic Black Friday online safety advice

Digital Security

Historic Black Friday online safety advice

If 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 Kubovič24 Nov 20162 min. read


Internet of Things

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Internet of Things

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

It 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 Kubovič31 Oct 20162 min. read


Digital Security

Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls

Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls

Digital Security

Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls

European Cyber Security Month offers a great opportunity to remind people of some of the practices that can boost their cybersecurity skills.

Ondrej Kubovič21 Oct 20163 min. read


Social Media

Online safety tips for social media and IM fans

Online safety tips for social media and IM fans

Social Media

Online safety tips for social media and IM fans

Since 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 Kubovič12 Oct 20162 min. read


How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

Feeling 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 Kubovič06 Oct 20162 min. read


Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

As European Cyber Security Month gets underway, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič offers some top tips when it comes to safe and secure online banking.

Ondrej Kubovič03 Oct 20163 min. read