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.


69 articles by Roman Cuprik

Featured

Being an average Joe can’t protect you. Scams are now everyone’s problem, and ESET has a solution

Being an average Joe can’t protect you. Scams are now everyone’s problem, and ESET has a solution

Featured

Being an average Joe can’t protect you. Scams are now everyone’s problem, and ESET has a solution

Improved ESET HOME Security battles the growing threat of digital scams.

Roman Cuprik 22 Oct 2025 7 min. read


Family Safety Online

How to spot and remove hidden apps spying on your child’s devices

How to spot and remove hidden apps spying on your child’s devices

Family Safety Online

How to spot and remove hidden apps spying on your child’s devices

Even tech giants like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg cover their laptop cameras. Is that paranoia, or a smart safety move parents should consider as well?

Roman Cuprik 02 Oct 2025 8 min. read


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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 Cuprik 09 Sep 2025 7 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 Cuprik 08 Sep 2025 6 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 Cuprik 04 Sep 2025 6 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 Cuprik 27 Aug 2025 2 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 Cuprik 25 Aug 2025 4 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 Cuprik 12 Aug 2025 4 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 Cuprik 05 Aug 2025 9 min. read