Alžbeta Kovaľová

Alžbeta Kovaľová

Content Writer


Education? MA in Linguistics

Position and history at ESET? I joined ESET in 2021 as a content writer and it’s been a beautiful adventure ever since

What malware do you hate the most? All of them!!

Favorite activities? Crocheting, running and gaming. Can't go wrong with any of them.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Invest in your security!

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? Being quite young, my first computer was not nearly as impressive as my colleagues. I believe it was a Lenovo, an old model that I got after my sister got herself a new one. Recycle baby!.

Favorite computer game/activity? As a kid I loved the Harry Potter computer games! The third one was my favorite. Now I have to say I am quite addicted to Assassins creed.


84 articles by Alžbeta Kovaľová

Podcast

Why Is Your Data Worth So Much? | Cybersecurity Podcast

Why Is Your Data Worth So Much? | Cybersecurity Podcast

Podcast

Why Is Your Data Worth So Much? | Cybersecurity Podcast

In this episode of Unlocked 403, Becks sits down with Jake Moore, Global Security Advisor at ESET, to unpack how social media platforms harvest and monetize our data.

Alžbeta Kovaľová01 Jul 20250 min. read


Podcast

How to get into Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Podcast

How to get into Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Podcast

Podcast

How to get into Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Podcast

Becks talks with ESET’s Robert Lipovský about getting into cybersecurity, key skills, and why passion can outweigh a diploma. A must-listen for anyone eyeing a cyber career.

Alžbeta Kovaľová04 Jun 20250 min. read


Podcast

Can We Counter Online Disinformation? | Cybersecurity Podcast

Can We Counter Online Disinformation? | Cybersecurity Podcast

Podcast

Can We Counter Online Disinformation? | Cybersecurity Podcast

Why are we so quick to believe and share false information online?

Alžbeta Kovaľová29 May 20250 min. read


Family Safety Online

TikTok as a helping hand: 5 ways it helps kids cope and thrive

TikTok as a helping hand: 5 ways it helps kids cope and thrive

Family Safety Online

TikTok as a helping hand: 5 ways it helps kids cope and thrive

While officially for ages 13 and up, many parents are still weighing whether TikTok's just a distraction, or a tool that could help kids navigate today’s digital world.

Alžbeta Kovaľová03 Apr 20257 min. read


Podcast

AI's biggest surprises of 2024 | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E1)

AI's biggest surprises of 2024 | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E1)

Podcast

AI's biggest surprises of 2024 | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E1)

Here's what's been hot on the AI scene over the past 12 months, how it's changing the face of warfare, and how you can fight AI-powered scams

Alžbeta Kovaľová17 Mar 20250 min. read


Featured

How algorithms shape our kids’ digital world – And how parents can help

How algorithms shape our kids’ digital world – And how parents can help

Featured

How algorithms shape our kids’ digital world – And how parents can help

While invisible, algorithms play a critical role in shaping the content we and our children see online.

Alžbeta Kovaľová05 Mar 20256 min. read


Family Safety Online

Are deepfakes harmless fun or a bullying weapon?

Are deepfakes harmless fun or a bullying weapon?

Family Safety Online

Are deepfakes harmless fun or a bullying weapon?

Deepfakes spell serious trouble for kids and their parents, as cyberbullying and harassment gains a new, even more hazardous direction.

Alžbeta Kovaľová13 Feb 20254 min. read


Podcast

What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)

What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)

Podcast

What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)

Curious about what it's like to legally hack for a living? Discover the excitement and skill behind ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers assist organizations in enhancing their security.

Alžbeta Kovaľová12 Feb 20251 min. read


Family Safety Online

Social media survival: Tackling cyberbullying and trolls

Social media survival: Tackling cyberbullying and trolls

Family Safety Online

Social media survival: Tackling cyberbullying and trolls

Popular platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram are rife with trolls, haters, and cyberbullies and for children, this can have real life consequences.

Alžbeta Kovaľová28 Jan 20256 min. read