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

We Live Progress

5 valuable skills your children can learn by playing video games

5 valuable skills your children can learn by playing video games

We Live Progress

5 valuable skills your children can learn by playing video games

Gaming can help your children build and sharpen a range of life skills that will stand them in good stead in the future

André Lameiras24 Jan 20235 min. read


We Live Progress

Hybrid commerce: Blurring the lines between business and pleasure

Hybrid commerce: Blurring the lines between business and pleasure

We Live Progress

Hybrid commerce: Blurring the lines between business and pleasure

It is now acceptable to find a job on a dating app!

André Lameiras16 Jan 20237 min. read


Kids Online

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

Kids Online

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls

André Lameiras19 Dec 20225 min. read


Kids Online

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

Kids Online

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.

André Lameiras16 Dec 20227 min. read


How To

Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season

Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season

How To

Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season

'Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals

André Lameiras25 Nov 20226 min. read


Scams

10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

Scams

10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season

André Lameiras24 Nov 20225 min. read


Less Technical

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Less Technical

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?

André Lameiras18 Nov 20224 min. read


Digital Security

Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are

Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are

Digital Security

Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are

The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost

André Lameiras16 Nov 20225 min. read


Scams

Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Scams

Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond

André Lameiras31 Oct 20225 min. read