Andrew Lee

Andrew Lee

Director of Government Affairs


Education? MSc

Highlights of your career? Founder of AVIEN, Board member of SDRCC, NCSA, AVAR

Position and history at ESET? Current: ESET Government Affairs Liaison Previous: CEO of ESET North America, CRO of ESET LLC

What malware do you hate the most? Adware

Favorite activities? Running, playing guitar.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Don’t click stuff.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? 1987, Amstrad PC1640.

Favorite computer game/activity? Quake, Age of Empires, Metal Gear series.


17 articles by Andrew Lee

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The more things change, the more they stay the same

The more things change, the more they stay the same

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The more things change, the more they stay the same

It's something of a truism, that 'old viruses never die', and that certainly seems to be the case for some of the older, more widespread, email worms.

Andrew Lee05 Jul 20111 min. read


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An ethical dilemma

An ethical dilemma

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An ethical dilemma

A teenager who broke into the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 gameservers last month, has been hired by Microsoft. According to the article, Microsoft confirmed that they will work with the 14 year old to "develop his talent for legitimate purposes".

Andrew Lee28 May 20116 min. read


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Social engineers don't care about your OS: and nor should you

Social engineers don't care about your OS: and nor should you

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Social engineers don't care about your OS: and nor should you

Andrew Lee26 May 20117 min. read


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Is your 'stalker ex' still creeping your Facebook page?

Is your 'stalker ex' still creeping your Facebook page?

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Is your 'stalker ex' still creeping your Facebook page?

Andrew Lee15 May 20111 min. read


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Cyberthieves just love a good wedding, or a funeral...

Cyberthieves just love a good wedding, or a funeral...

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Cyberthieves just love a good wedding, or a funeral...

Andrew Lee02 May 20114 min. read


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To block or not to block

To block or not to block

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To block or not to block

Andrew Lee28 Feb 20084 min. read


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25 Years of Viruses!

25 Years of Viruses!

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25 Years of Viruses!

Andrew Lee14 Jul 20070 min. read


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A busy night at the Stration

A busy night at the Stration

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A busy night at the Stration

The Win32/Stration family of worms has kept ESET's analysts busy over the last few days; but last night, with close to 50 variants being released in one go, they were able to go home and get some sleep. Why?

Andrew Lee20 Oct 20061 min. read