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.


406 articles by Tomáš Foltýn

Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights

Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights

Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights

Left unchecked, AI's energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?

Tomáš Foltýn04 Feb 20251 min. read


How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek's rise

How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek's rise

How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek's rise

As is their wont, cybercriminals waste no time launching attacks that aim to cash in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using DeepSeek

Tomáš Foltýn31 Jan 20254 min. read


Brian Greene: Until the end of time | Starmus highlights

Brian Greene: Until the end of time | Starmus highlights

Brian Greene: Until the end of time | Starmus highlights

The renowned physicist explores how time and entropy shape the evolution of the universe, the nature of existence, and the eventual fate of everything, including humanity

Tomáš Foltýn29 Jan 20251 min. read


Gary Marcus: Taming Silicon Valley | Starmus highlights

Gary Marcus: Taming Silicon Valley | Starmus highlights

Gary Marcus: Taming Silicon Valley | Starmus highlights

The prominent AI researcher explores the societal impact of artificial intelligence and outlines his vision for a future in which AI upholds human rights, dignity, and fairness

Tomáš Foltýn03 Jan 20251 min. read


Chris Hadfield: The sky is falling – what to do about space junk? | Starmus highlights

Chris Hadfield: The sky is falling – what to do about space junk? | Starmus highlights

Chris Hadfield: The sky is falling – what to do about space junk? | Starmus highlights

The first Canadian to walk in space dives deep into the origins of space debris, how it’s become a growing problem, and how we can clean up the orbital mess

Tomáš Foltýn23 Dec 20241 min. read


Philip Torr: AI to the people | Starmus highlights

Philip Torr: AI to the people | Starmus highlights

Philip Torr: AI to the people | Starmus highlights

We’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that is poised to transform our lives – and we hold the power to shape its impact

Tomáš Foltýn05 Dec 20242 min. read


Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

Richard Marko: Rethinking cybersecurity in the age of global challenges | Starmus highlights

ESET's CEO unpacks the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s hyper-connected world and highlights the power of innovation in stopping digital threats in their tracks

Tomáš Foltýn02 Dec 20241 min. read


Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble's vision | Starmus highlights

The veteran of four space missions discusses challenges faced by the Hubble Space Telescope and how human ingenuity and teamwork made Hubble’s success possible

Tomáš Foltýn20 Nov 20241 min. read


Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

Jane Goodall: Reasons for hope | Starmus highlights

The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity

Tomáš Foltýn06 Nov 20241 min. read