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.


74 articles by Roman Cuprik

Featured

SMBs say they fear new AI-powered malware, yet their attack surfaces haven’t changed

SMBs say they fear new AI-powered malware, yet their attack surfaces haven’t changed

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SMBs say they fear new AI-powered malware, yet their attack surfaces haven’t changed

SMBs are confident in their cybersecurity but often do not fully understand cyberthreats, particularly when it comes to AI.

Roman Cuprik 15 Jul 2026 12 min. read


Featured

The UK wants to ban social media for children. What should parents know?

The UK wants to ban social media for children. What should parents know?

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The UK wants to ban social media for children. What should parents know?

The UK plans to ban children under 16 from major social media platforms, but age restrictions alone cannot solve every online risk. Parents still play a key role in helping children understand privacy, age limits, online contact, and healthy digital habits.

Roman Cuprik 09 Jul 2026 14 min. read


Featured

Cybersecurity vs. scams at festivals and sporting events

Cybersecurity vs. scams at festivals and sporting events

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Cybersecurity vs. scams at festivals and sporting events

From the 2026 Pohoda Festival in Central Europe to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, staying safe online can save you money, protect your personal information, and keep you secure.

Roman Cuprik and James Shepperd 07 Jul 2026 10 min. read


Featured

Gain resilience and confidence: Cybersecurity awareness training is now the norm

Gain resilience and confidence: Cybersecurity awareness training is now the norm

Featured

Gain resilience and confidence: Cybersecurity awareness training is now the norm

Phishing campaigns and social engineering remain the leading causes of cyber incidents among smaller businesses, the ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index 2026 shows.

Roman Cuprik 22 Jun 2026 9 min. read


Prevention and Awareness

Useful but risky: A complicated relationship between SMBs and AI tools

Useful but risky: A complicated relationship between SMBs and AI tools

Prevention and Awareness

Useful but risky: A complicated relationship between SMBs and AI tools

SMBs recognize both the utility and risks posed by integrating AI tools, according to the 2026 ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index.

Roman Cuprik 08 Jun 2026 7 min. read


Featured

CapCut: What parents should know about the app behind TikTok trends

CapCut: What parents should know about the app behind TikTok trends

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CapCut: What parents should know about the app behind TikTok trends

Millions of children use CapCut every day to edit videos, follow trends, and express themselves online. Get to know the app, its benefits, but also risks.

Roman Cuprik 04 Jun 2026 13 min. read


Prevention and Awareness

ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index 2026: From AI to phishing, cyber confidence is growing in the age of constant attacks

ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index 2026: From AI to phishing, cyber confidence is growing in the age of constant attacks

Prevention and Awareness

ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index 2026: From AI to phishing, cyber confidence is growing in the age of constant attacks

The ESET SMB Cyber Readiness Index 2026 shows many positive trends, yet a lack of basic measures and misunderstanding the latest threats leave security gaps.

Roman Cuprik 02 Jun 2026 3 min. read


Threat landscape

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

Threat landscape

What are EDR killers? How ransomware attacks disable EDR and how to stop it

A practical guide to EDR killers and the tactics ransomware groups use to blind endpoint defenses.

Roman Cuprik 09 Apr 2026 11 min. read


Family Safety Online

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Family Safety Online

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Messaging apps open exciting social worlds for kids, but parental guidance is still advised. How to make chatting apps a safe space?

Roman Cuprik 09 Apr 2026 10 min. read