Christian Ali Bravo

Christian Ali Bravo

Editor


Career summary: I worked as a journalist in various media outlets and as a communications expert in the corporate field.  In December 2019, I joined ESET Latin America as a corporate communications analyst and editor for WeLiveSecurity.

What malware do you hate the most? Ransomware.

Favorite activities: Traveling, playing soccer, reading and writing.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Do not click on suspicious links.

What is your favorite computer activity or game? Listening to music, podcasts and searching for information.


7 articles by Christian Ali Bravo

Scams

No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

Scams

No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Christian Ali Bravo03 Jul 20245 min. read


Scams

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Scams

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform

Christian Ali Bravo01 Jul 20244 min. read


Secure Coding

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Secure Coding

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Python’s versatility and short learning curve are just two factors that explain the language’s 'grip' on cybersecurity

Christian Ali Bravo25 Apr 20243 min. read


Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity

Christian Ali Bravo28 Mar 20248 min. read


Business Security

Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

Business Security

Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

As personal devices within corporate networks make for a potentially combustible mix, a cavalier approach to BYOD security won’t cut it

Christian Ali Bravo06 Feb 20246 min. read


Secure Coding

Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Secure Coding

Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

Through engaging hacking challenges and competitions, CTFs offer an excellent opportunity to test and enhance your security and problem-solving skills

Christian Ali Bravo13 Nov 20233 min. read


Secure Coding

5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

Secure Coding

5 of the top programming languages for cybersecurity

While far from all roles in security explicitly demand coding skills, it’s challenging to envision a career in this field that wouldn’t derive substantial advantages from at least a basic understanding of fundamental coding principles

Christian Ali Bravo27 Sep 20234 min. read