Márk Szabó

Márk Szabó

Security Writer


Education?
Master's in International Relations and European Politics.

Position and history at ESET?
Joined in early 2023 as Junior PR and Security Writer. 

What malware do you hate the most?
I don’t hate malware; I find it annoying. Makes us all more paranoid.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?
Privacy is key. That and be conscious about your data online.

Favorite activities?
Browsing Wikipedia leisurely or gaming.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?
Depends. I started with a PS1, but I acquired an old custom PC in the early 2000s – wasn’t much but it served me well for years. Plus, it inspired me to build my own.

Favorite computer game/activity?
Tough question. I love grand strategy games, but I’ve spent most of my time playing various RPGs.


30 articles by Márk Szabó

Business Security

Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

Business Security

Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

In an era of escalating digital threats, cybersecurity compliance goes beyond ticking a legal box – it’s a crucial shield safeguarding assets, reputation, and the very survival of your business

Márk Szabó11 Nov 20245 min. read


How To

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How To

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results.

Márk Szabó30 Oct 20244 min. read


Malware

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Malware

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad

Márk Szabó03 Sep 20243 min. read


Internet of Things

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Internet of Things

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors

Márk Szabó27 Aug 20244 min. read


Scams

Why scammers want your phone number

Why scammers want your phone number

Scams

Why scammers want your phone number

Your phone number is more than just a way to contact you – scammers can use it to target you with malicious messages and even exploit it to gain access to your bank account or steal corporate data

Márk Szabó13 Aug 20245 min. read


Scams

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Scams

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.

Márk Szabó15 Jul 20247 min. read


Scams

The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

Scams

The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

$90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data.

Márk Szabó06 Jun 20245 min. read


How To

The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

How To

The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

Password leaks are increasingly common and figuring out whether the keys to your own kingdom have been exposed might be tricky – unless you know where to look

Márk Szabó03 Jun 20246 min. read


Digital Security

ESET World 2024: Big on prevention, even bigger on AI

ESET World 2024: Big on prevention, even bigger on AI

Digital Security

ESET World 2024: Big on prevention, even bigger on AI

What is the state of artificial intelligence in 2024 and how can AI level up your cybersecurity game? These hot topics and pressing questions surrounding AI were front and center at the annual conference.

Márk Szabó29 May 20246 min. read