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

Mobile Security

8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe

8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe

Mobile Security

8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe

At eight years old, Android is hugely popular. Both with users and attackers.

Ondrej Kubovič23 Sep 20163 min. read


Privacy

Internet of targets: Webcams and routers in the crosshairs of bad guys

Internet of targets: Webcams and routers in the crosshairs of bad guys

Privacy

Internet of targets: Webcams and routers in the crosshairs of bad guys

Video rules the internet today and webcams are built into practically every new laptop, smartphone and tablet. It's important to keep them secure.

Ondrej Kubovič15 Sep 20162 min. read


Malware

18 years of Googling: Malware can still be just one click away

18 years of Googling: Malware can still be just one click away

Malware

18 years of Googling: Malware can still be just one click away

18 years of Googling is certainly something to behold, but on this anniversary, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič is keen to highlight the cybersecurity threat.

Ondrej Kubovič02 Sep 20162 min. read


Kids Online

Do your kids know good password hygiene? Here are some rules

Do your kids know good password hygiene? Here are some rules

Kids Online

Do your kids know good password hygiene? Here are some rules

If 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 Kubovič23 Aug 20162 min. read


ESET Research

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

ESET Research

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

The operators of the notorious trojan downloader Nemucod seem to have stepped up their game, serving their victims with ransomware and ad-clickers.

Ondrej Kubovič18 Aug 20162 min. read


Malware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Malware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

The 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.

Ondrej Kubovič09 Aug 20162 min. read


Privacy

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?

Privacy

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?

If you want to know which programs are actively using your webcam, here is a short guide from ESET's Ondrej Kubovič to help you out.

Ondrej Kubovič04 Aug 20162 min. read


Cybercrime

2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online

2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online

Cybercrime

2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online

Don’t get fooled by criminals before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, says ESET's Ondrej Kubovič. These sporting events are a prime target for fraudsters.

Ondrej Kubovič02 Aug 20162 min. read


Digital Security

Stay cyber safe on the road: 10 tips for this summer season

Stay cyber safe on the road: 10 tips for this summer season

Digital Security

Stay cyber safe on the road: 10 tips for this summer season

If you are traveling this summer and taking your gadgets with you, this guide will ensure that you keep cyber safe when on the road.

Ondrej Kubovič29 Jun 20162 min. read