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13 May 2026
An €8 Smart Plug: Who Else Is It Sending Data About Your Home To?
We buy them for the feeling of modernity and greater convenience. Smart plugs, thermostats and robot vacuums promise to save us time and money. But what if behind the “smart” label there is nothing more than simple logic that has completely forgotten what matters most: your security?
4 May 2026
Cloud Security Audit vs. Cloud Penetration Test: Which Approach Should You Choose?
Imagine your team has just deployed a new cloud environment. The security manager asks: "Should we run an audit or a pentest?" The answer depends on one key question — what exactly do you need to know. And choosing the wrong approach can cost you months of false confidence.
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?
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