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

Digital Security

20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid

20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid

Digital Security

20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid

In the first instalment of this two-article series we will be looking at cybersecurity habits to avoid when using your computing devices

Amer Owaida30 Dec 20194 min. read


How To

How to get rid of your old devices safely

How to get rid of your old devices safely

How To

How to get rid of your old devices safely

Disposing of old tech isn’t a one-click solution; there are multiple things you have to consider before moving on to greener pastures

Amer Owaida27 Dec 20193 min. read


Digital Security

38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person

38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person

Digital Security

38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person

Malware and legal requirements force academics and students to join a near-endless line in order to pick up their passwords

Amer Owaida19 Dec 20192 min. read


Digital Security

2FA: Double down on your security

2FA: Double down on your security

Digital Security

2FA: Double down on your security

The second authentication factor might be a minor inconvenience, but it provides a major security boost

Amer Owaida13 Dec 20193 min. read


Privacy

Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications

Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications

Privacy

Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications

A variety of sensitive information has been there for the taking due to an unsecured cloud storage container

Amer Owaida10 Dec 20192 min. read


Digital Security

Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we?

Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we?

Digital Security

Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we?

With 2019 ending, ESET experts offer their insights into how new innovations will impact our privacy, security and lives in the not so distant future

Amer Owaida10 Dec 20193 min. read


Digital Security

80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default

80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default

Digital Security

80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default

Google keeps pushing in its mission for broader encryption adoption

Amer Owaida05 Dec 20191 min. read


Internet of Things

Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children

Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children

Internet of Things

Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children

A device that is supposed to help parents keep track of their children and give them a peace of mind can be turned into a surveillance device

Amer Owaida29 Nov 20192 min. read


Scams

5 scams to watch out for this shopping season

5 scams to watch out for this shopping season

Scams

5 scams to watch out for this shopping season

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers

Amer Owaida28 Nov 20194 min. read