Peter Szor
Hungarian computer virus and security researcher, entrepreneur and author
About Peter Szor
Lived 1970 – 2013 (aged 43). Peter Szor was a Hungarian systems analyst, computer scientist, writer and computer virus.
Péter Szőr (17 July 1970 – 12 November 2013) was a Hungarian computer virus and security researcher, entrepreneur and author.
Born in Balatonfüred, Veszprém County, Szőr began an interest in computer viruses in 1990. A University of Pannonia graduate, he authored several virus-related books, and was renowned for his work. From 2011 until his death, he worked for a McAfee antivirus firm working on a new solution to stop viruses.
Péter Szőr died on 12 November 2013, aged 43. In May 2014, Virus Bulletin introduced the Péter Szőr Award to be given annually in recognition of the best piece of technical security research done that year.
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Who was Peter Szor?
Hungarian computer virus and security researcher, entrepreneur and author (1970–2013)
When was Peter Szor born?
Peter Szor was born on 17 July 1970 in Balatonfüred.
When did Peter Szor die?
Peter Szor died on 11 November 2013 in California.
What was Peter Szor's occupation?
Peter Szor was a systems analyst, computer scientist, writer and computer virus.
What nationality was Peter Szor?
Peter Szor was Hungarian.
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