Tomáš Foltýn

Tomáš Foltýn

Editor-in-chief


Education: M.A. in translation and interpreting

Highlights of your career: Wearing two career hats for the better part of the past ten years while retaining a semblance of normality.

Position and history of ESET I joined ESET as a security writer in late 2017 after being bitten by the cybersecurity bug.

What malware do you hate the most Ransomware (for adding insult to injury, literally).

Favorite activities: Reading, cycling, travelling.

Golden rule for cyberspace? 'Distrust and caution are the parents of security.' Benjamin Franklin’s thoughtful advice from 300 years ago nicely applies to cyberspace.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? A gifted 386 PC in the mid-1990s. It worked a little erratically, though (or maybe it was a classic example of 'problem exists between keyboard and chair'?)

Favorite computer game / activity: I'm a bit of a power user of RSS feeds, which I use to indulge my news consumption habit while keeping empty ‘news calories’ at bay.


405 articles by Tomáš Foltýn

Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

Your company’s ability to tackle the ransomware threat head-on can ultimately be a competitive advantage

Tomáš Foltýn31 Mar 20253 min. read


Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill ‘sticky’ habits that will kick in when a danger is near

Tomáš Foltýn28 Mar 20255 min. read


Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

Listen up, this is sure to be music to your ears – a few minutes spent securing your account today can save you a ton of trouble tomorrow

Tomáš Foltýn11 Mar 20256 min. read


Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

Take a moment to think beyond our current capabilities and consider what might come next in the grand story of evolution

Tomáš Foltýn03 Mar 20251 min. read


Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

With AI's pattern recognition capabilities well-established, Mr. Schölkopf's talk shifts the focus to a pressing question: what will be the next great leap for AI?

Tomáš Foltýn27 Feb 20252 min. read


Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

The pioneering multi-media artist reveals the creative process behind her stage show called ARK, which challenges audiences to reflect on some of the most pressing issues of our times

Tomáš Foltýn24 Feb 20251 min. read


Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights

Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights

Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights

The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action

Tomáš Foltýn17 Feb 20251 min. read


Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes

Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes

Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes

The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down

Tomáš Foltýn13 Feb 20255 min. read


Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights

Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights

Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights

As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?

Tomáš Foltýn10 Feb 20252 min. read