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.


69 articles by Roman Cuprik

Cybersecurity Protection

Even legitimate websites can become traps, and small/home offices need to be prepared

Even legitimate websites can become traps, and small/home offices need to be prepared

Cybersecurity Protection

Even legitimate websites can become traps, and small/home offices need to be prepared

One’s personal digital life may be a threat to business. Small offices and home offices need proper prevention.

Roman Cuprik 17 Apr 2024 5 min. read


Threat landscape

I am not sorry for wasting your time: Lessons to learn from Texonto PSYOPs targeting Ukraine

I am not sorry for wasting your time: Lessons to learn from Texonto PSYOPs targeting Ukraine

Threat landscape

I am not sorry for wasting your time: Lessons to learn from Texonto PSYOPs targeting Ukraine

Since the invasion started, ESET has both investigated and prevented a significant number of attacks launched by Russia-aligned groups against Ukraine.

Roman Cuprik 21 Feb 2024 6 min. read


Privacy and Identity Protection

Don’t let your desire for love turn into lust for data

Don’t let your desire for love turn into lust for data

Privacy and Identity Protection

Don’t let your desire for love turn into lust for data

Asking for money or intimate photos is out of date. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated.

Roman Cuprik 12 Feb 2024 6 min. read


Device Protection

Don´t let cybercriminals steal your Christmas joy

Don´t let cybercriminals steal your Christmas joy

Device Protection

Don´t let cybercriminals steal your Christmas joy

A new smartphone may sound like the perfect Christmas present until there is malware hidden in the device or the person´s identity gets stolen.

Roman Cuprik 22 Dec 2023 3 min. read


Privacy and Identity Protection

Your Apple devices are not as secure as you think. Learn how to raise their protection

Your Apple devices are not as secure as you think. Learn how to raise their protection

Privacy and Identity Protection

Your Apple devices are not as secure as you think. Learn how to raise their protection

Cyber criminals can use much simpler methods to bypass Apple security than malware.

Roman Cuprik 01 Dec 2023 6 min. read


Threat landscape

When an employee’s social mindset becomes a threat to business

When an employee’s social mindset becomes a threat to business

Threat landscape

When an employee’s social mindset becomes a threat to business

In today’s business environment, where innocent GIFs and shared documents can be weaponized, protecting cloud-based collaboration from the spread of malware should be a priority.

Roman Cuprik 28 Nov 2023 5 min. read