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

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Fake news – why do people believe it?

Fake news – why do people believe it?

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Fake news – why do people believe it?

In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real

André Lameiras18 May 20226 min. read


Scams

10 reasons why we fall for scams

10 reasons why we fall for scams

Scams

10 reasons why we fall for scams

The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud

André Lameiras12 May 20224 min. read


Scams

Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers

Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers

Scams

Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers

LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform

André Lameiras09 May 20225 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure: Under cyberattack for longer than you might think

Lessons from history and recent attacks on critical infrastructure throw into sharp relief the need to better safeguard our essential systems and services

André Lameiras21 Apr 20228 min. read


Business Security

Cybersecurity survival tips for small businesses

Cybersecurity survival tips for small businesses

Business Security

Cybersecurity survival tips for small businesses

How can businesses that lack the resources and technological expertise of large organizations hold the line against cybercriminals?

André Lameiras01 Apr 20225 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

Europe's quest for energy independence – and how cyber-risks come into play

Europe's quest for energy independence – and how cyber-risks come into play

Critical Infrastructure

Europe's quest for energy independence – and how cyber-risks come into play

Soaring energy prices and increased geopolitical tensions amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine bring a sharp focus on European energy security

André Lameiras and James Shepperd29 Mar 20228 min. read