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

Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

ESET's CEO unpacks the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s hyper-connected world and highlights the power of innovation in stopping digital threats in their tracks

Tomáš Foltýn02 Dec 20241 min. read


Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

The veteran of four space missions discusses challenges faced by the Hubble Space Telescope and how human ingenuity and teamwork made Hubble’s success possible

Tomáš Foltýn20 Nov 20241 min. read


Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity

Tomáš Foltýn06 Nov 20241 min. read


Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

As methane emissions come under heightened global scrutiny, learn how a state-of-the-art satellite can pinpoint their sources and deliver the insights needed for targeted mitigation efforts

Tomáš Foltýn28 Oct 20241 min. read


Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

The widespread IT outages triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update have put software updates in the spotlight. Here’s why you shouldn’t dread them.

Tomáš Foltýn19 Jul 20243 min. read


Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Tomáš Foltýn03 Jul 20245 min. read


Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform

Tomáš Foltýn01 Jul 20244 min. read


How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

We spoke to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about climate change, faith and psychology – and how to channel anxiety about the state of our planet into meaningful action

Tomáš Foltýn10 May 202416 min. read


The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

Their innocuous looks and endearing names mask their true power. These gadgets are designed to help identify and prevent security woes, but what if they fall into the wrong hands?

Tomáš Foltýn06 May 20245 min. read