17 March 2026

Interview: Inside the World of Ethical Hackers

“Being an ethical hacker isn’t just a job. It’s a mindset and a responsibility in an increasingly digital world.” Marek Paták recently joined a podcast interview to share what ethical hacking really looks like in practice.

4 March 2026

Why do phishing emails still work, even though we’ve been hearing about them for years?

Companies invest millions in firewalls, yet the most vulnerable point remains the human factor. Not because we are incompetent, but because attackers don’t hack systems — they hack human psychology. And that hasn’t changed in the last ten years.

26 February 2026

What are the most common mistakes companies make when protecting themselves against phishing?

Cybersecurity training often fails. Employees still click on phishing emails even after training. AI is increasing the success rate of attacks by dozens of percent. How can companies defend themselves systematically? Testing is the foundation.

24 July 2025

From High School Exploits to Leading a Team: Fero's 10-Year Journey at Citadelo

He first heard about hacking in high school. Today, he hacks mobile apps, trains developers, and leads his own team. What keeps Fero excited about ethical hacking even after 10 years at Citadelo? And how do you keep growing without burning out?

16 July 2025

Case Study: How a Phishing Attack Tricked 40% of Employees

In a simulated attack, our ethical hackers tricked nearly 40% of employees through phishing and vishing. One click gave us access to the network—proving that even strong tech can’t compensate for human error. Here’s what we learned and why awareness is your best defense.

24 April 2025

Ethical Hacking Report 2024: Six Vulnerabilities in Almost Every Tested System

Web, cloud, mobile, and infrastructure projects all revealed the same pattern: overlooked basics, repeat mistakes, and too many systems left wide open.

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