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

Internet of Things

Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

Internet of Things

Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

How your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing

Márk Szabó07 Jun 20234 min. read


Social Media

Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

Social Media

Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut

Márk Szabó03 May 20236 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

Critical Infrastructure

The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents

Márk Szabó19 Apr 20236 min. read


Digital Security

Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

Digital Security

Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

The much-dreaded writer’s block isn’t the only threat that may derail your progress. Are you doing enough to keep your blog (and your livelihood) safe from online dangers?

Márk Szabó14 Apr 20234 min. read


Digital Security

World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic

World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic

Digital Security

World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you're able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes.

Márk Szabó31 Mar 20235 min. read


Scams

Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast-growing threat

Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast-growing threat

Scams

Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast-growing threat

How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers

Márk Szabó29 Mar 20235 min. read