Roman Cuprik

Roman Cuprik

Security Writer


Education?
M.A. in Journalism

Position and history at ESET?
I joined ESET in 2023 as a content writer.

What malware do you hate the most?
Ransomware that attacks particularly vulnerable facilities such as hospitals and thus threatens human lives and health.

Favorite activities?
Fitness, running, reading, and gaming.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?
Healthy paranoia.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?
As a child I played games on my father’s computers. I only remember that the oldest one run Windows 95. My first ever computer was Lenovo ThinkPad that I got back in the 2000s.

Favorite computer game/activity?
I am huge fan of historical strategic games and RPGs with a good story.


62 articles by Roman Cuprik

Device Protection

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

Device Protection

Old threats, novel tactics: Android users face new AI security challenges

ESET Research reveals how cybercriminals have improved their malicious campaigns.

Roman Cuprik02 Mar 202611 min. read


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Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

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Help young gamers dodge Fortnite’s risks

Fortnite is more than just a popular game. It’s a social space where children play, communicate, and form habits that reach beyond the screen. What are its main risks, and how can parents help kids have a safer experience?

Roman Cuprik05 Feb 202611 min. read


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The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

What is

The most common scams small businesses should be aware of

Scams get more sophisticated, and everyone is a target.

Roman Cuprik30 Jan 202613 min. read


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Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

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Raising confident YouTube kids: A parent's safety guide for 2026

Help your child understand YouTube, set healthy boundaries, and guide them toward safe, confident viewing habits.

Roman Cuprik07 Jan 202610 min. read


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How to keep your child’s data safe and secure

How to keep your child’s data safe and secure

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How to keep your child’s data safe and secure

Teach your child to protect their data, and explain the value of their online identity.

Roman Cuprik04 Dec 202510 min. read


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This shopping season will be different. Prepare for AI-powered scams targeting Android

This shopping season will be different. Prepare for AI-powered scams targeting Android

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This shopping season will be different. Prepare for AI-powered scams targeting Android

Cybercriminals can utilize new AI-powered threats for Android before Christmas. Learn how to avoid them.

Roman Cuprik28 Nov 20257 min. read


Family Safety Online

Digital hygiene for kids: How to build healthy screen habits and mindful tech use in 2025

Digital hygiene for kids: How to build healthy screen habits and mindful tech use in 2025

Family Safety Online

Digital hygiene for kids: How to build healthy screen habits and mindful tech use in 2025

Help your child build a healthy relationship with technology, not by banning screens, but by teaching balance, awareness, and mindful use.

Roman Cuprik05 Nov 20259 min. read


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Your passwords and credit cards are their loot: How infostealers work

Your passwords and credit cards are their loot: How infostealers work

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Your passwords and credit cards are their loot: How infostealers work

At ESET’s annual technology conference ETeC 2025, malware researcher Jakub Kaloč explained how cybercriminals run infostealers as a service via a real-life demonstration.

Roman Cuprik03 Nov 202510 min. read


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Fake alerts, real anxiety: Exposing an active scareware plot spreading via Meta newsfeeds

Fake alerts, real anxiety: Exposing an active scareware plot spreading via Meta newsfeeds

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Fake alerts, real anxiety: Exposing an active scareware plot spreading via Meta newsfeeds

Since scareware varies in form and capability, staying safe from such threats requires a robust cybersecurity solution and a sharp eye.

Roman Cuprik28 Oct 20256 min. read