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.


24 articles by Márk Szabó

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


Business Security

Untangling the hiring dilemma: How security solutions free up HR processes

Untangling the hiring dilemma: How security solutions free up HR processes

Business Security

Untangling the hiring dilemma: How security solutions free up HR processes

The prerequisites for becoming a security elite create a skills ceiling that is tough to break through – especially when it comes to hiring skilled EDR or XDR operators. How can businesses crack this conundrum?

Márk Szabó21 May 20244 min. read


Business Security

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

Business Security

MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

Faced with expanding attack surfaces and a barrage of threats, businesses of all sizes are increasingly looking to unlock the manifold capabilities of enterprise-grade security

Márk Szabó30 Apr 20246 min. read


Malware

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.

Márk Szabó02 Apr 20244 min. read


Business Security

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

Business Security

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

As adversaries increasingly set their sights on vulnerable enterprise VPN software to infiltrate corporate networks, concerns mount about VPNs themselves being a source of cyber risk

Márk Szabó28 Feb 20246 min. read


Digital Security

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Digital Security

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission.

Márk Szabó22 Feb 20246 min. read


How To

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

How To

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

Why and how are we subjected to so much disinformation nowadays, and is there a way to spot the fakes?

Márk Szabó20 Feb 20246 min. read