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

Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

Tony Fadell: Innovating to save our planet | Starmus highlights

As methane emissions come under heightened global scrutiny, learn how a state-of-the-art satellite can pinpoint their sources and deliver the insights needed for targeted mitigation efforts

Tomáš Foltýn28 Oct 20241 min. read


Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter

The widespread IT outages triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update have put software updates in the spotlight. Here’s why you shouldn’t dread them.

Tomáš Foltýn19 Jul 20243 min. read


Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity

Tomáš Foltýn16 Jul 20245 min. read


No room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

No room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

No room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Tomáš Foltýn03 Jul 20245 min. read


Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform

Tomáš Foltýn01 Jul 20244 min. read


How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

How to talk about climate change – and what motivates people to action: An interview with Katharine Hayhoe

We spoke to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about climate change, faith and psychology – and how to channel anxiety about the state of our planet into meaningful action

Tomáš Foltýn10 May 202416 min. read


The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

The hacker’s toolkit: 4 gadgets that could spell security trouble

Their innocuous looks and endearing names mask their true power. These gadgets are designed to help identify and prevent security woes, but what if they fall into the wrong hands?

Tomáš Foltýn06 May 20245 min. read


7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it

Tomáš Foltýn08 Apr 20246 min. read


Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity

Tomáš Foltýn28 Mar 20248 min. read