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

Digital Security

Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

Digital Security

Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

Tinder, Bumble or Grindr - popular dating apps depend heavily on your location, personal data, and loose privacy settings. Find out how to put yourself out there safely by following our suggested settings tweaks.

André Lameiras12 Aug 20226 min. read


Less Technical

Don't get singed by scammers while you're carrying the torch for Tinder

Don't get singed by scammers while you're carrying the torch for Tinder

Less Technical

Don't get singed by scammers while you're carrying the torch for Tinder

Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are also traps you need to look out for. Read more about catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other practices used by scammers.

André Lameiras04 Aug 20226 min. read


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask

André Lameiras23 Jun 20225 min. read


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Industroyer: A cyber-weapon that brought down a power grid

Industroyer: A cyber-weapon that brought down a power grid

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Industroyer: A cyber-weapon that brought down a power grid

Five years ago, ESET researchers released their analysis of the first ever malware that was designed specifically to attack power grids

André Lameiras13 Jun 20223 min. read


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

100 days of war in Ukraine: How the conflict is playing out in cyberspace

100 days of war in Ukraine: How the conflict is playing out in cyberspace

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

100 days of war in Ukraine: How the conflict is playing out in cyberspace

It’s been 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, and we look back at various cyberattacks connected to the conflict

André Lameiras03 Jun 20225 min. read


Kids Online

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Kids Online

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

A 14-year-old shares his thoughts about technology and the potential privacy and security implications of the internet

André Lameiras01 Jun 20228 min. read


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Falsehoods about the war in Ukraine come in all shapes and sizes – here are a few examples of what’s in the fake news

André Lameiras30 May 20224 min. read


Business Security

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

Business Security

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

New and exacerbated cyber-risks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are fueling a new urgency towards enhancing resilience

André Lameiras27 May 20226 min. read


Business Security

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

Business Security

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

The landmark regulation changed everyone’s mindset on how companies worldwide collect and use the personal data of EU citizens

André Lameiras25 May 20226 min. read