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

Internet of Things

These things may be cool, but are they safe?

These things may be cool, but are they safe?

Internet of Things

These things may be cool, but are they safe?

In the rush to embrace IoT devices, we shouldn’t trade in our privacy and security for the added convenience

Amer Owaida20 May 20204 min. read


Digital Security

Bluetooth flaw exposes countless devices to BIAS attacks

Bluetooth flaw exposes countless devices to BIAS attacks

Digital Security

Bluetooth flaw exposes countless devices to BIAS attacks

As many as 30 different smartphones, laptops and other devices were tested – and all were found to be vulnerable

Amer Owaida19 May 20202 min. read


Digital Security

European supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency

European supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency

Digital Security

European supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency

Several high-performance computers working on COVID-19 research have been forced offline following a string of attacks

Amer Owaida18 May 20203 min. read


Digital Security

Microsoft fixes vulnerability affecting all Windows versions since 1996

Microsoft fixes vulnerability affecting all Windows versions since 1996

Digital Security

Microsoft fixes vulnerability affecting all Windows versions since 1996

Another vulnerability in the same Windows component was abused by Stuxnet a decade ago

Amer Owaida15 May 20201 min. read


Digital Security

Thunderbolt flaws open millions of PCs to physical hacking

Thunderbolt flaws open millions of PCs to physical hacking

Digital Security

Thunderbolt flaws open millions of PCs to physical hacking

A new attack method enables bad actors to access data on a locked computer via an evil maid attack within 5 minutes

Amer Owaida12 May 20202 min. read


Ransomware

WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on

WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on

Ransomware

WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on

WannaCryptor is still alive and kicking, so much so that it sits atop the list of the most commonly detected ransomware families

Amer Owaida12 May 20204 min. read


Cybercrime

Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web

Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web

Cybercrime

Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web

Eleven companies, ranging from online marketplaces to news websites, have had their user databases poached

Amer Owaida11 May 20202 min. read


Scams

Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

Scams

Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

As you rush to buy something for your mom, con artists will be trying to make a dent in your wallet. Here are some common types of fraud to look out for not only this Mother's Day.

Amer Owaida08 May 20204 min. read


How To

5 common password mistakes you should avoid

5 common password mistakes you should avoid

How To

5 common password mistakes you should avoid

Password recycling and using easy-to-guess passwords are just two common mistakes you may be making when protecting your digital accounts

Amer Owaida07 May 20207 min. read