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.


408 articles by Tomáš Foltýn

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

Cybercriminals look to cash in on the vaccine rollout, including by falsely offering to help people jump the line

Tomáš Foltýn31 Dec 20202 min. read


21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

UK police also give some food for thought to those on the verge of breaking the law

Tomáš Foltýn29 Dec 20202 min. read


Cybersecurity Trends 2021: Staying secure in uncertain times

Cybersecurity Trends 2021: Staying secure in uncertain times

Cybersecurity Trends 2021: Staying secure in uncertain times

ESET experts look back at some of the key themes that defined the cybersecurity landscape in the year that’s ending and give their takes on what to expect in 2021

Tomáš Foltýn03 Dec 20203 min. read


Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gear may be false – your smart doorbell may make an inviting target for unwanted visitors

Tomáš Foltýn23 Nov 20202 min. read


Popular home routers plagued by critical security flaws

Popular home routers plagued by critical security flaws

Popular home routers plagued by critical security flaws

A study paints a dim picture of router security, as none of the 127 devices tested was free of severe vulnerabilities

Tomáš Foltýn09 Jul 20203 min. read


Microsoft releases emergency update to fix two serious Windows flaws

Microsoft releases emergency update to fix two serious Windows flaws

Microsoft releases emergency update to fix two serious Windows flaws

The out-of-band update plugs two remote code execution bugs in the Windows Codecs library, including one rated as critical

Tomáš Foltýn01 Jul 20201 min. read


Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Android ransomware posing as a COVID-19 tracing app – Ill-trained and ill-equipped newly-minted remote workers – How Bitcoin giveaway scams misuse Elon Musk's name

Tomáš Foltýn26 Jun 20200 min. read


Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into Operation In(ter)ception and InvisiMole's latest shenanigans – Security flaws in countless IoT devices

Tomáš Foltýn19 Jun 20200 min. read


Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into Gamaredon's tricks – A flawed online voting platform – Massive hack-for-hire campaigns

Tomáš Foltýn12 Jun 20200 min. read