André Lameiras

André Lameiras

Security Writer


Education? M.A. in Political Sciences

Highlights of your career? There’s a few things I am proud of, being a founding member of a film festival, working for the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of EU in 2021 and, of course, joining ESET.

Position and history at ESET? Joined ESET in 2022 as a Security Writer

What malware do you hate the most? Malware targeting civil infrastructure

Favorite activities? Building Lego, reading, traveling.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Anything you do online can be tracked. Just keep that in mind.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? Pentium II running Windows 95 when I was 7 years old. Still remember having no clue what that useless Internet Explorer icon was for.

Favorite computer game/activity? Age of Empires II, Sims and all racing games. Nowadays Rayman Legends


42 articles by André Lameiras

Mobile Security

Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

Mobile Security

Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster

André Lameiras27 Oct 20226 min. read


Digital Security

5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

Digital Security

5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay?

André Lameiras17 Oct 20224 min. read


Kids Online

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

Kids Online

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?

André Lameiras23 Sep 20225 min. read


Privacy

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Privacy

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?

André Lameiras22 Sep 20224 min. read


Mobile Security

Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

Mobile Security

Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device

André Lameiras19 Sep 20227 min. read


Less Technical

How to take control over your digital legacy

How to take control over your digital legacy

Less Technical

How to take control over your digital legacy

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.

André Lameiras31 Aug 20227 min. read


Less Technical

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

Less Technical

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you

André Lameiras25 Aug 20226 min. read


Privacy

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

Privacy

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps

André Lameiras23 Aug 20224 min. read


Social Media

A step-by-step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely

A step-by-step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely

Social Media

A step-by-step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely

LinkedIn privacy settings are just as overwhelming as any other social media settings. There’s a lot of menus, a lot buttons to enable, select, accept or reject. To make sure you have control over your information we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy LinkedIn safely.

André Lameiras18 Aug 20224 min. read