Miguel Ángel Mendoza

Miguel Ángel Mendoza

Security Researcher


Education: I studied Computer Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Career Summary: I was part of UNAM-CERT, performing activities such as the implementation of safety standards and best practices, coordination of the Information Security Management System and computer security audits.

Position and history at ESET: In 2014 I joined the ESET Mexico local team as an Awareness & Research Specialist.

What is the malware you hate the most? The malware that is developed using sponsorship.

Favorite activities: Reading, playing sports and watching movies.

What is your golden rule in cyberspace? If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

When did you have your first computer and what type was it? In 2001, a Pentium 4 computer.

What is your favorite activity or game on the computer? My favorite activities on the web are reading technology news and politics. Also chatting. Despite the years, my favorite game is still Super Mario Bros. 3.


21 articles by Miguel Ángel Mendoza

Cybercrime

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Cybercrime

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

ESET's Miguel Ángel Mendoza looks at why combining technology with standards could combat fraud.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza12 Dec 20163 min. read


Cybercrime

The cybercrime business model and its value chain

The cybercrime business model and its value chain

Cybercrime

The cybercrime business model and its value chain

The security landscape has evolved to a point where most IT threats occur with the intention of generating financial gain for their creators and financiers.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza08 Dec 20164 min. read


Digital Security

How do you work out a country's level of cybersecurity?

How do you work out a country's level of cybersecurity?

Digital Security

How do you work out a country's level of cybersecurity?

The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) measures a nation's commitment to cybersecurity and encourages countries to take the issue more seriously.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza03 Oct 20163 min. read


Kids Online

At what age should kids be able to access online services?

At what age should kids be able to access online services?

Kids Online

At what age should kids be able to access online services?

In this article, ESET's Miguel Ángel Mendoza asks: "At what age should kids be able to access online services?"

Miguel Ángel Mendoza12 Sep 20163 min. read


Kids Online

Online grooming: A threat to minors that demands our attention

Online grooming: A threat to minors that demands our attention

Kids Online

Online grooming: A threat to minors that demands our attention

In an era when children are becoming digital natives, using and understanding technology from an early age, safety risks that have existed for some time could also affect them, if we fail to take the necessary precautions.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza11 Mar 20164 min. read


Digital Security

Managing security in virtualized environments – agent-based or agentless?

Managing security in virtualized environments – agent-based or agentless?

Digital Security

Managing security in virtualized environments – agent-based or agentless?

Before you jump into the virtualization migration process, there are a few things to consider, like security, explains ESET's Miguel Angel Mendoza.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza20 Jan 20165 min. read


Digital Security

Why continuous vulnerability assessments are necessary

Why continuous vulnerability assessments are necessary

Digital Security

Why continuous vulnerability assessments are necessary

The search for an ideal state of security should be a constant pursuit. Continuous vulnerability assessments are therefore a highly recommended practice.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza12 Nov 20154 min. read


The most frequent threats on email

The most frequent threats on email

The most frequent threats on email

As part of World Post Day (October 9th), we take a closer look at the many security risks associated with email, the electronic cousin of regular mail.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza09 Oct 20155 min. read


Malware

The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale

The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale

Malware

The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale

A look back at how ransomware – a type of malware used mostly for hijacking user data – has evolved from the days of PC Cyborg to today's service for sale.

Miguel Ángel Mendoza18 Sep 20156 min. read