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Mathematical Security: From Number Theory to Hacking and Pentesting

When we talk about cybersecurity, we immediately think of firewalls, malware, and zero-day exploits. But there’s a deeper level, unseen and unsurpassed: the laws of mathematics. Because while software can be hacked, protocols can be bypassed, configurations can be messed up, mathematics cannot be corrupted. And it is precisely on this pillar that modern cybersecurity is based. Because safety is (also) mathematics Every digital defense technology works not because “someone programmed it well,” but because it exploits mathematical problems that have no efficient solution. Here are some concrete examples: RSA: It is based on the difficulty of factoring numbers of hundreds of

Regulating out-of-office work: a best practice for organizations and beyond.

When talking about information security, we must first take a breath and realize that we need to dive deeper than just computer systems and directly expressed information. It concerns all information and all information systems. So we must definitely take a deep breath, because otherwise it’s natural to find ourselves feeling a little dizzy, leading us to ignore what is communicated verbally, everything that can be deduced, for example. And if we’re short of oxygen, those who are planning an attack against us—or rather, against a cluster in which we, unfortunately, are included, because we could rarely be special snowflakes for a

Confidentiality vs. Privacy: The Concept Everyone Confuses (and Why It’s Dangerous)

Every day we hear about privacy in every aspect of our lives, so much so that the term has entered common parlance. But what does it really mean? What happens when we sign up for a social network or when we request a banking transaction? Even without realizing it, every day we leave personal data everywhere—traces that reveal who we are and our preferences. In our legal system, however, the word privacy does not have a generally accepted definition; in fact, it indicates a changing concept linked to the evolution of the legal and social context. Very often, the term privacy is

The Sexualisation of AI: A Warning for Humanity

Is AI replacing intimacy? Artificial Intelligence is one of the most powerful technological shifts in human history. It can simulate thought, learn from data, and perform intellectual feats in seconds that would take humans years. At its best, AI can enhance human understanding, create new solutions to old problems, and expand the limits of our knowledge. Yet, instead of fully embracing this potential, a troubling trend has emerged: the sexualisation of AI. From “anime companions” in Grok to explicit roleplay chatbots, we are normalising the idea that AI exists to satisfy sexual fantasies rather than advance civilisation. This is more than a

Discovering the Deep Web and Dark Web: The Ultimate Guide

There has been a lot of talk for some years now about the deep web and the dark web, and many have wondered: but what exactly does this mean? The dark web is often associated with shady and criminal activities that are carried out or transit on the Internet. This is not always true, but to understand how to enter the dark web, we must first know it and understand its history and motivations. In this article, we will fully understand what the deep web and the dark web are and then explain how to safely access the latter. We are all

Discovering the Cyber Kill Chain. Defend your network and learn how to attack and defend yourself.

In the digital age, cybersecurity has become a priority for businesses and individuals. Among the most fearsome threats are cyberattacks, targeted intrusions that can cause significant damage, both financially and to reputation. In this context, the “cyber kill chain” represents a reference model for defense against cyber threats. It is a proactive approach that analyzes the different phases of a cyber attack, providing a framework for prevention, detection, and response. Understanding the cyber kill chain is essential not only for attackers, but also for strengthening cybersecurity and protecting against increasingly sophisticated attacks. In this article, we’ll explore the different stages of the

What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? Let’s explore a fundamental discipline in cybersecurity.

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and using cyber threat information to protect organizations from malicious activity. CTI has become a key element of cybersecurity, helping organizations identify and mitigate threats before they cause real damage. In this article, we’ll explore Cyber Threat Intelligence in detail, explaining how it works, its main benefits, and how organizations can implement this practice to improve their cybersecurity. What is Cyber Threat Intelligence Cyber Threat Intelligence involves analyzing cyber threat data to identify attackers’ intentions and capabilities. This practice is essential for understanding risk and taking preventative measures against cyber attacks. CTI

Viral Minds: How the Internet Turned Social Contagion Into a Global Psychological Weapon

Stop scrolling for a moment and look around you. Every meme, every viral video, every outrage-fueled hashtag, are you sure you chose them? Or did they choose you? We like to think we’re immune to manipulation, that our beliefs and behaviours are our own. But the reality is far more uncomfortable: the internet has become humanity’s largest psychological experiment, a vast, borderless Petri dish where social contagion is not just possible, but engineered, weaponized, and relentless. The End of Innocence: When Trends Became Epidemics Decades ago, rumours and fads spread slowly, like ripples in a pond. Today, the internet is an ocean

What are Side Channel Attacks? How they work and how to defend data from cyber threat physics.

Side Channel Attacks represent a sophisticated category of cyber threats that focus on weaknesses in security systems. These attacks differ from traditional techniques based on brute force or software vulnerabilities, as they focus on aspects that seem insignificant at a superficial glance. These aspects, such as energy consumption, execution time, or electromagnetic radiation, can reveal security issues that can be exploited to access sensitive data. In this article, we will explore the world of Side Channel Attacks, highlighting their complexity and, at the same time, their danger. We will begin with an overview of the various types of Side Channel Attacks, followed

What is Doxing and How Can It Change Your Online Life?

Doxing (short for “dropping dox,” sometimes written as Doxxing) is the act of revealing personal information about someone online, such as their real name, home address, workplace, phone number, financial information, and other personal information. This information is then released to the public, without the victim’s permission. While the practice of revealing personal information without consent predates the Internet, the term Doxing first emerged in the world of cybercrime in the 1990s, where anonymity was considered sacred. Preface Feuds between rival hackers sometimes led to the “release of documents” relating to other hackers online, which previously was typically the name behind a