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

5 common scams and how to avoid them

5 common scams and how to avoid them

5 common scams and how to avoid them

Fraudsters are quick to exploit current events for their own gain, but many schemes do the rounds regardless of what’s making the news. Here are 5 common scams you should look out for.

Amer Owaida • 11 Jan 2021 • 7 min. read


Chrome, Firefox updates fix severe security bugs

Chrome, Firefox updates fix severe security bugs

Chrome, Firefox updates fix severe security bugs

Successful exploitation of some of these flaws could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable systems

Amer Owaida • 08 Jan 2021 • 2 min. read


WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook

WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook

WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook

Many users have until February 8 to accept the new rules – or else lose access to the app

Amer Owaida • 07 Jan 2021 • 2 min. read


Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk

Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk

Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk

It’s hardly fun and games for top gaming companies and their customers as half a million employee credentials turn up for sale on the dark web

Amer Owaida • 05 Jan 2021 • 2 min. read


PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

The scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts

Amer Owaida • 04 Jan 2021 • 2 min. read


7 ways malware can get into your device

7 ways malware can get into your device

7 ways malware can get into your device

You know that malware is bad, but are you also aware of the various common ways in which it can infiltrate your devices?

Amer Owaida • 23 Dec 2020 • 5 min. read


Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

This year, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with our loved ones virtually, however we shouldn’t underestimate the value of securing our online communication.

Amer Owaida • 16 Dec 2020 • 5 min. read


Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Other leaked data included a range of personal information such as names, addresses and personal healthcare information.

Amer Owaida • 15 Dec 2020 • 1 min. read


How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service.

Amer Owaida • 14 Dec 2020 • 4 min. read