Tomáš Foltýn

2 weeks ago | welivesecurity.com | Martina López |Tomáš Foltýn

Once confined to research labs, generative AI is now available to anyone – including those with ill intentions, who use AI tools not to spark creativity, but to fuel deception instead. Deepfake technology, which can craft remarkably lifelike videos, images and audio, is increasingly becoming a go-to not just for celebrity impersonation stunts or efforts to sway public opinion, but also for identity theft and all manner of scams.

1 month ago | welivesecurity.com | Tomáš Foltýn

When was the last time you searched for something using Google, Bing or another ‘gateway to the endless expanse of the internet’? What a silly question, right? It may have been just moments ago and perhaps it’s even how you landed on this blogpost. Others searching online, however, may encounter less favorable outcomes. How so? Our habit of blindly trusting and clicking on top search results has become so predictable that it can be subverted and turned against us.

1 month ago | welivesecurity.com | Tomáš Foltýn

News that someone close, be it a friend, relative, or colleague, has had one of their valuable online accounts compromised is bound to trigger a mix of reactions. Concern for them comes first, naturally. But not too much later, a more self-interested question should also surface: Could I also be at risk? Yes, you might be. How so?

1 month ago | welivesecurity.com | Tomáš Foltýn

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Mike Tyson’s punchy (pun intended) adage rings all too true for organizations reeling from a ransomware attack. In recent years, ransomware has proven capable of bringing even a thriving business to its knees in a matter of hours, and it’s safe to say that it will continue to sucker-punch organizations of all stripes, testing their cyber-mettle and contingency plans in ways few other threats can match.

Jun 11, 2024 | welivesecurity.com | Tomáš Foltýn

Drumroll, please! The winners of the 2024 European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards have been chosen, and we couldn't be prouder – WeLiveSecurity has been named the Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog!The awards were presented during the Security Bloggers’ Meetup, an event held alongside the Infosecurity Europe conference in London last week.