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.


70 articles by Alžbeta Kovaľová

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


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


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


Family Safety Online

Understanding sexting: What every parent needs to know

Understanding sexting: What every parent needs to know

Family Safety Online

Understanding sexting: What every parent needs to know

Sexting isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real part of today’s digital world – and yes, it involves teenagers too. Talking about it can feel awkward or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Alžbeta Kovaľová23 Jan 20254 min. read


Family Safety Online

Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

Family Safety Online

Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

Should screentime really be used as a reward? We teamed up with child psychologist Jarmila Tomkova to explore why this seemingly harmless practice might not be the best move.

Alžbeta Kovaľová12 Dec 20245 min. read


Privacy and Identity Protection

Phishing you Happy Holidays!

Phishing you Happy Holidays!

Privacy and Identity Protection

Phishing you Happy Holidays!

Enjoy a phishing-free holiday season by learning how to spot tricksters with bad intentions.

Alžbeta Kovaľová28 Nov 20243 min. read


Family Safety Online

The Rising threat of online grooming

The Rising threat of online grooming

Family Safety Online

The Rising threat of online grooming

Online grooming continues to be an increasingly alarming issue in today's digital age.

Alžbeta Kovaľová14 Nov 20243 min. read


Family Safety Online

Is your child's phone making them sick?

Is your child's phone making them sick?

Family Safety Online

Is your child's phone making them sick?

Gadgets provide immense learning opportunities and entertainment, but they have also introduced a new challenge for parents and educators: phone addiction among children.

Alžbeta Kovaľová16 Oct 20243 min. read