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.


340 articles by Amer Owaida

Less Technical

Scam uses Elon Musk’s name to trick people out of US$2 million in bitcoin

Scam uses Elon Musk’s name to trick people out of US$2 million in bitcoin

Less Technical

Scam uses Elon Musk’s name to trick people out of US$2 million in bitcoin

The giveaway scheme uses the tech titan’s name as part of Bitcoin addresses for extra credibility

Amer Owaida22 Jun 20202 min. read


Privacy

Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Privacy

Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time – and at any age. How can adults deal with various forms of online abuse and harassment?

Amer Owaida19 Jun 20205 min. read


Less Technical

Ripple20 bugs expose hundreds of millions of devices to attacks

Ripple20 bugs expose hundreds of millions of devices to attacks

Less Technical

Ripple20 bugs expose hundreds of millions of devices to attacks

Devices used in the energy, transportation and communications sectors are also affected by the flaws in the TCP/IP software library

Amer Owaida17 Jun 20202 min. read


Scams

Survey shows rise in scam robocalls amid COVID-19 fears

Survey shows rise in scam robocalls amid COVID-19 fears

Scams

Survey shows rise in scam robocalls amid COVID-19 fears

The unsolicited phone calls tout everything from miracle cures to financial relief – here's how you can stay safe

Amer Owaida16 Jun 20203 min. read


Internet of Things

Warning issued over hackable security cameras

Warning issued over hackable security cameras

Internet of Things

Warning issued over hackable security cameras

The owners of the vulnerable indoor cameras are advised to unplug the devices immediately

Amer Owaida15 Jun 20202 min. read


Mobile Security

FBI warns about fraudsters targeting banking app users

FBI warns about fraudsters targeting banking app users

Mobile Security

FBI warns about fraudsters targeting banking app users

Watch out for attacks attempting to take advantage of the lockdown-induced surge in mobile banking use

Amer Owaida12 Jun 20202 min. read


Less Technical

Vast hack-for-hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations

Vast hack-for-hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations

Less Technical

Vast hack-for-hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations

An obscure Indian company operated a scheme targeting non-profits, banks, politicians and journalists all over the world, a report says

Amer Owaida10 Jun 20202 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

Alarm sounded over security risks in online voting system

Alarm sounded over security risks in online voting system

Critical Infrastructure

Alarm sounded over security risks in online voting system

Bad actors could tamper with ballots cast via OmniBallot without being detected by voters, election officials or the tool’s developer, a study finds

Amer Owaida09 Jun 20202 min. read


Digital Security

Apple hopes to bolster password security with open source project

Apple hopes to bolster password security with open source project

Digital Security

Apple hopes to bolster password security with open source project

The tech giant wants developers of password managers to collaborate for better user experience and security

Amer Owaida08 Jun 20202 min. read