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Learn how to be safe online

DataProt is here to help you learn the ins and outs of cyberhygiene.

Data has become the most valuable commodity

Cybercriminals steal it, companies buy it, and governments hoard it. Consumers recklessly give it away. You know it, we know it: It’s high time you took your online privacy more seriously. Visiting this site is a step in the right direction. But why us? Because we’re not gonna bust your chops with a bunch of responsibilities and rules to complicate your life.

Fret not – there are easy, non-intrusive habits you can adopt. There are simple ways to avoid common mistakes. You can have a much safer online life by investing a little attention to certain details. DataProt is here to make it all make sense. To make it all easy to understand the issues and implement the solutions. Here’s the hardworking team of cybersecurity ninjas who will help you make your online life more secure.

The Team

Luka Arežina

Editor-in-chief

A degree in philosophy left Luka stranded and lost on the job market until an unpaid internship with a cybersecurity company opened his eyes to an exciting and scary new world. He has since held many jobs and filled various positions in publishing, but the problem of online privacy has stuck with him – both philosophically and practically. Luka has combined his prowess at making complicated topics accessible with his passion for data safety. The result is DataProt: a project that helps folks retain the basics of a fundamental human need – privacy.

Nemanja Stanojlović

Writer

Nemanja, a highly experienced and versed full-stack developer, understands how internet users interact with a website. One could argue there’s a lot of psychology involved in making a page approachable and useful, and a huge part of it that is making the visitor aware of the safety risks they partake in when they share their data. That’s Nemanja’s role at DataProt – providing deep and professional insights into how people interact with the internet.

Jovana Letić

Writer

A former social-media addict, Jovana was rocked out of her complacent habits when the Cambridge Analytica scandal hit the news. The cost of personal information dawned on her and her own practice of careless oversharing sent chills down her spine. Now she is committed to spreading the word about the value of anonymity and the importance of online privacy. Her psychology degree helps her understand her audience on a personal level and persuade even the most computer-illiterate that good cyberhygiene is not only necessary, but easy as well.

Bojan Jovanović

Writer

If there were a way to inject internet straight into one’s bloodstream, ones and zeros would course through Bojan’s veins. Bojan eats, lives, and breathes online both professionally as a cybersecurity reporter and privately as an avid gamer. Bojan learned the dangers of malicious online agents the hard way. He fell victim to a ransomware attack that corrupted years’ worth of research data. The jolting experience made him realize that even the most experienced individuals can fall prey to criminals, if they forgo the basic tenets of online safety. He joined the DataProt team to inform the uninformed and help them avoid the mistakes that cost him a whole lot of stress.

Nikola Budanović

Writer

A classical literature graduate and prolific writer, Nikola contributes to publications on many topics. He finds pleasure in descending into unlikely rabbit holes as he explores different industries and technologies. Nikola tells us he sees links between the anarchic thinkers of the 19th century and today’s privacy advocates and blockchain innovators. You may find Nikola’s fascination with the dark web and the internet’s criminal underbelly disturbing, but you can’t argue with the rigor of his research or the attention he pays to detail.

Milica Kostić

Contributor

A victim of the September 2018 data breach that compromised 50 million Facebook user accounts, Milica is committed to raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. Milica became a writer after earning a degree in sociology. Today she focuses on technology’s effects on society. In addition to cybersecurity, she writes about finance, marketing, blockchain technology, and customer experience strategies.

Ilija Acimovic

Contributor

Ilija’s degree in economics and business management included extensive coursework in statistics. So when he says, “There is always somebody in the company who can’t recognize a phishing email,” he knows what he’s talking about. Ilija is keenly aware of the risks of online hack attacks. Ilija values and respects the power of numbers, facts and figures. He’s committed to helping DataProt readers protect their data and systems. In addition to cybersecurity, Ilija writes about the Internet of Things and its potential.

Marina Zlatanović

Contributor

Marina is a 70-year-old soul captured in a 27-year-old body. As a modern granny she enjoys baking and gardening. She also loves conducting research on social and technical topics, sharing the results with others. The world of online safety has intrigued her since she discovered that her selfies are not safe on the internet or her phone. Marina has a degree in international economics, but she hasn’t worked in that field. She thinks informing people about the danger that lurks online is much more important.

Sasa Vujnovic

Contributor

A computer addict since the age of 6, Saša grew up and earned a degree in business IT with a specialization in graphic design. It was his experiences with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, however, that opened his eyes to the prevalence of cybercrime and the ever-evolving world of malware. Saša worked hard to devise technologies and practices to protect his systems and data, and he’s glad to share those techniques at DataProt. He wants to make the world a safer and better place by encouraging users to protect themselves online.