Tomáš Foltýn

Tomáš Foltýn

Editor-in-chief


Education: M.A. in translation and interpreting

Highlights of your career: Wearing two career hats for the better part of the past ten years while retaining a semblance of normality.

Position and history of ESET I joined ESET as a security writer in late 2017 after being bitten by the cybersecurity bug.

What malware do you hate the most Ransomware (for adding insult to injury, literally).

Favorite activities: Reading, cycling, travelling.

Golden rule for cyberspace? 'Distrust and caution are the parents of security.' Benjamin Franklin’s thoughtful advice from 300 years ago nicely applies to cyberspace.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? A gifted 386 PC in the mid-1990s. It worked a little erratically, though (or maybe it was a classic example of 'problem exists between keyboard and chair'?)

Favorite computer game / activity: I'm a bit of a power user of RSS feeds, which I use to indulge my news consumption habit while keeping empty ‘news calories’ at bay.


409 articles by Tomáš Foltýn

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

Christian Ali Bravo and Tomáš Foltýn17 Apr 20253 min. read


Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results

Tomáš Foltýn10 Apr 20254 min. read


So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?

So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?

So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?

When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.

Tomáš Foltýn09 Apr 20254 min. read


Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Your company’s ability to tackle the ransomware threat head-on can ultimately be a competitive advantage

Tomáš Foltýn31 Mar 20253 min. read


Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill ‘sticky’ habits that will kick in when a danger is near

Tomáš Foltýn28 Mar 20255 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

Tomáš Foltýn11 Mar 20256 min. read


Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Take a moment to think beyond our current capabilities and consider what might come next in the grand story of evolution

Tomáš Foltýn03 Mar 20251 min. read


Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

With AI's pattern recognition capabilities well-established, Mr. Schölkopf's talk shifts the focus to a pressing question: what will be the next great leap for AI?

Tomáš Foltýn27 Feb 20252 min. read


Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

The pioneering multi-media artist reveals the creative process behind her stage show called ARK, which challenges audiences to reflect on some of the most pressing issues of our times

Tomáš Foltýn24 Feb 20251 min. read