Publications
China´s Cyber Threat: Implication for NATO and Potential Remedies
Research paper — supported by NATO’s Division of Public Diplomacy
This paper examines the rapid expansion of China’s offensive cyber capabilities and their implications for NATO member states. It analyzes Beijing’s strategic motivations behind cyber espionage and hacking operations targeting governments, critical institutions, and the private sector, and explores how these activities are perceived as a growing national security threat by Western states.
Articles for tech portal Živé.sk
Technology journalism
For three years, I contributed in-depth articles to Živé.sk, covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital regulation, and the societal impacts of technology. My work focused on explaining complex systems to the public, questioning “neutral” innovation, and bringing ethics, responsibility, and human impact into mainstream tech reporting.
Articles for Infosecurity.sk
Author
I contributed articles to InfoSecurity.sk focusing on hybrid risks, particularly in the early stages of Russia’s war against Ukraine. My reporting examined the intersection of cybersecurity, disinformation, and geopolitical risk, translating complex security developments into clear, public-facing analysis.
​The War of Words: Invisible Front of Information and Cyber Warfare during Armed Conflict in Ukraine
Research paper
This paper explores how Russia’s war against Ukraine has shifted conflict into the information and cyber domains, focusing on disinformation campaigns, narrative warfare, and cyber operations as tools of hybrid warfare. It examines operations such as the Doppelganger campaign and highlights Ukraine’s countermeasures, while reflecting on broader implications for democratic resilience and international security.
Articles for Aktuality.sk
Technology journalism
As part of my work for Živé.sk, my articles were also published on Aktuality.sk, reaching a broader national audience. I covered artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the societal and policy implications of digital technologies, with a focus on responsibility, public interest, and informed debate.
Textbook for educators: The digital world and children with special educational needs (A guide to social networks, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence)
Comenius university
I contributed to this guide for educators, exploring social networks, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence in the context of children with special educational needs. The textbook provides practical advice for supporting safe, responsible, and inclusive engagement with digital technologies in educational settings.
Shaping Secure and Resilient Tech Futures: The Women’s Perspective
Policy brief — GLOBSEC
I contributed to GLOBSEC’s policy brief examining how AI and digital transformation are shaping opportunities and risks, with a focus on women and underrepresented groups. The report highlights the need for inclusive data, ethical design, better governance, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure technology empowers everyone rather than reinforcing existing inequalities.
Book Kauzy 2024: Chapter "Odvrátená strana umelej inteligencie (the other side of AI)"
I contributed a chapter examining the cybersecurity risks and challenges of deepfakes, exploring how AI-generated content can be misused to manipulate information, undermine trust, and threaten digital security.
How Mossad Paralysed Hezbollah: An Analysis of the Attack Using exploding pagers
Security brief
This piece examines Israel’s covert operation targeting Hezbollah’s communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies, which were modified with explosives. The investigation highlights the technical sophistication, long-term espionage, and profound human consequences of the operation, raising questions about accountability, international law, and the ethical limits of cyber and hybrid warfare.
Illusion of neutrality
Article for science magazine
This article explores why artificial intelligence cannot be considered neutral, even if it appears objective or unbiased. Drawing on philosophical frameworks like Luciano Floridi’s concept of equilibrium, it argues that every stage of AI development reflects human values, incentives, and cultural context. The piece emphasizes the responsibility of designers, developers, and policymakers to shape AI systems in ways that promote positive societal and human outcomes.
Russian hackers have attacked several EU countries. Slovakia was also a victim
Security brief
This article examines the activities of the Russian hacking group APT28 (Fancy Bear) and its extensive cyber espionage campaign across Europe, including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. It analyzes the group’s politically motivated attacks on government institutions and critical infrastructure, situating them within broader efforts by Moscow to influence European politics and undermine democratic processes.
A useful tool for authoritarians or a protector of rights? First international convention on cybercrime stirs controversy
Security brief
This article examines the controversial UN cybercrime convention adopted in 2024, highlighting how a treaty intended to fight cybercrime could also be exploited by authoritarian regimes to restrict human rights and monitor citizens. It explores the geopolitical origins of the proposal, key debates on privacy and enforcement, and the potential consequences for international cybersecurity.
