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

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The most common scams you should know about

The most common scams you should know about

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The most common scams you should know about

Scams are increasingly convincing and easier to mass produce. Learn how to avoid them.

Roman Cuprik09 Sep 20257 min. read


Threat landscape

Server security: Don’t let a bad potato spoil the whole bag

Server security: Don’t let a bad potato spoil the whole bag

Threat landscape

Server security: Don’t let a bad potato spoil the whole bag

How small businesses can avoid opportunistic attacks on servers.

Roman Cuprik08 Sep 20256 min. read


Family Safety Online

Let your kids unlock unexpected skills through video games

Let your kids unlock unexpected skills through video games

Family Safety Online

Let your kids unlock unexpected skills through video games

Is gaming just entertainment, or can it actually benefit your child’s development? With the right balance, video games can enhance critical skills like decision-making, social interaction, and creativity.

Roman Cuprik04 Sep 20256 min. read


Threat landscape

ESET researcher discovers the first known AI-written ransomware: I feel thrilled but cautious

ESET researcher discovers the first known AI-written ransomware: I feel thrilled but cautious

Threat landscape

ESET researcher discovers the first known AI-written ransomware: I feel thrilled but cautious

Ransomware will likely become more sophisticated, faster spreading, and harder to detect.

Roman Cuprik27 Aug 20252 min. read


Family Safety Online

Pens up, brains on! 5 common back-to-school online scams

Pens up, brains on! 5 common back-to-school online scams

Family Safety Online

Pens up, brains on! 5 common back-to-school online scams

Students and parents should not only remain vigilant, but also get reliable cybersecurity protection for their Android smartphones.

Roman Cuprik25 Aug 20254 min. read


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Cyber awareness training: How to improve your cyber resilience with a few clicks

Cyber awareness training: How to improve your cyber resilience with a few clicks

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Cyber awareness training: How to improve your cyber resilience with a few clicks

The human element is still a crucial component of business cyber defense.

Roman Cuprik12 Aug 20254 min. read


Family Safety Online

Beyond likes and filters: Helping kids build confidence in a digital world

Beyond likes and filters: Helping kids build confidence in a digital world

Family Safety Online

Beyond likes and filters: Helping kids build confidence in a digital world

Is social media really destroying kids’ self-esteem, or is the truth more complicated than we it seems?

Roman Cuprik05 Aug 20259 min. read


Endpoint Security and XDR

Security: Businesses need more. ESET moves from Essential to Advanced

Security: Businesses need more. ESET moves from Essential to Advanced

Endpoint Security and XDR

Security: Businesses need more. ESET moves from Essential to Advanced

With the evolution of threats, the definition of essential security is changing, and advanced tools are needed.

Roman Cuprik14 Jul 20255 min. read


Featured

Now it is certain: NFC data for contactless payments are the new target. Here is what you need to know.

Now it is certain: NFC data for contactless payments are the new target. Here is what you need to know.

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Now it is certain: NFC data for contactless payments are the new target. Here is what you need to know.

How a novel attack scenario spotted in Eastern Europe became a global threat.

Roman Cuprik27 Jun 20256 min. read