Roman Cuprik

Roman Cuprik

Security Writer


Education?
M.A. in Journalism

Position and history at ESET?
I joined ESET in 2023 as a content writer.

What malware do you hate the most?
Ransomware that attacks particularly vulnerable facilities such as hospitals and thus threatens human lives and health.

Favorite activities?
Fitness, running, reading, and gaming.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?
Healthy paranoia.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?
As a child I played games on my father’s computers. I only remember that the oldest one run Windows 95. My first ever computer was Lenovo ThinkPad that I got back in the 2000s.

Favorite computer game/activity?
I am huge fan of historical strategic games and RPGs with a good story.


67 articles by Roman Cuprik

Threat landscape

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

Threat landscape

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

A practical guide to EDR killers and the tactics ransomware groups use to blind endpoint defenses.

Roman Cuprik09 Apr 202611 min. read


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Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

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Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Messaging apps open exciting social worlds for kids, but parental guidance is still advised. How to make chatting apps a safe space?

Roman Cuprik09 Apr 202610 min. read


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Phishing is now more dangerous than ever. Businesses need new tools.

Phishing is now more dangerous than ever. Businesses need new tools.

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Phishing is now more dangerous than ever. Businesses need new tools.

ESET boosts its Anti-Phishing with detection of malicious QR codes and calendar invites.

Roman Cuprik31 Mar 20269 min. read


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Go beyond reactive cybersecurity, sharpen your defenses with eCrime threat intelligence reports

Go beyond reactive cybersecurity, sharpen your defenses with eCrime threat intelligence reports

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Go beyond reactive cybersecurity, sharpen your defenses with eCrime threat intelligence reports

Ransomware groups are growing bolder, and attacks are at record highs. Businesses now need threat intelligence to boost traditional cybersecurity defenses.

Roman Cuprik24 Mar 20268 min. read


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Playing it safe: How to spot and fight cyberbullying in online games

Playing it safe: How to spot and fight cyberbullying in online games

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Playing it safe: How to spot and fight cyberbullying in online games

Children have started gaming earlier than ever, some even before the age of five. How can you shield them from possible cyberbullies and keep the experience safe?

Roman Cuprik03 Mar 202610 min. read


Device Protection

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

Device Protection

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

ESET Research reveals how cybercriminals have improved their malicious campaigns.

Roman Cuprik02 Mar 202611 min. read


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Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

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Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

Fortnite is more than just a popular game. It’s a social space where children play, communicate, and form habits that reach beyond the screen. What are its main risks, and how can parents help kids have a safer experience?

Roman Cuprik05 Feb 202611 min. read


What is

The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

What is

The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

Scams get more sophisticated, and everyone is a target.

Roman Cuprik30 Jan 202613 min. read


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Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

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Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

Help your child understand YouTube, set healthy boundaries, and guide them toward safe, confident viewing habits.

Roman Cuprik07 Jan 202610 min. read