Amer Owaida

Amer Owaida

Security Writer


Education M.A. in translation and interpreting.

Highlights of your career Working as a copywriter and freelancing as a translator while thinking in the correct language.

Position and history at ESET Joined in the fall of 2019 as security writer.

What malware do you hate the most? Adware, annoying the living daylight out of me since forever.

Favorite activities Drinking coffee while reading a book, exploring new places, trying new things..

Golden rule for cyberspace Don’t trust and always verify, always use a Gandalf level adblocker.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? A Pentium 3 powered pc with a GeForce card lacking a pixel shader, around the year 2000 so dial up modems were still a thing.

Favorite computer game/activity Assassin’s Creed or God of War spinning myths and history in fun alternative ways.


339 articles by Amer Owaida

How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here's how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.

Amer Owaida31 Jan 20225 min. read


Social Media

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Social Media

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more.

Amer Owaida17 Jan 20225 min. read


Kids Online

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

Kids Online

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

How can you help your kids navigate Instagram safely? Here are a few tips to help you protect their privacy on the app.

Amer Owaida04 Jan 20224 min. read


Digital Security

22 cybersecurity statistics to know for 2022

22 cybersecurity statistics to know for 2022

Digital Security

22 cybersecurity statistics to know for 2022

As we usher in the New Year, let’s take a look at some statistics that will help you stay up-to-date on recent cybersecurity trends

Amer Owaida30 Dec 20215 min. read


COVID-19

Scammers exploit Omicron fears in new COVID-19 phishing campaign

Scammers exploit Omicron fears in new COVID-19 phishing campaign

COVID-19

Scammers exploit Omicron fears in new COVID-19 phishing campaign

Fraudsters take advantage of the emergence of the new variant to dupe unsuspecting victims out of their sensitive data

Amer Owaida03 Dec 20212 min. read


Cybercrime

More than 1,000 arrested in global crackdown on online fraud

More than 1,000 arrested in global crackdown on online fraud

Cybercrime

More than 1,000 arrested in global crackdown on online fraud

The INTERPOL-led operation involved law enforcement from 20 countries and led to the seizure of millions of dollars in illicit gains

Amer Owaida29 Nov 20212 min. read


How To

Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

How To

Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

With the holiday shopping bonanza right around the corner, here's how to make sure your online spending spree is safe

Amer Owaida24 Nov 20215 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

FBI, CISA urge organizations to be on guard for attacks during holidays

FBI, CISA urge organizations to be on guard for attacks during holidays

Critical Infrastructure

FBI, CISA urge organizations to be on guard for attacks during holidays

Threat actors have previously timed ransomware and other attacks to coincide with holidays and weekends

Amer Owaida23 Nov 20212 min. read


Cybercrime

FBI systems compromised to send out fake attack alerts

FBI systems compromised to send out fake attack alerts

Cybercrime

FBI systems compromised to send out fake attack alerts

Hackers break into the Bureau’s email systems to send out at least 100,000 emails warning recipients of imminent cyberattacks

Amer Owaida15 Nov 20212 min. read