Andrea Fortuna
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  • Jun 29, 2025

    Cybersecurity and chess: strategy, defense, and sacrifice

    Among my many passions, one stands out for being as humbling as it is addictive: chess. Despite being a fairly mediocre player (my win/loss ratio is… let’s say balanced by optimism), I absolutely love spending my free time playing online… read more »
  • Jun 20, 2025

    Unpopular opinion: Kubernetes is a symptom, not a solution.

    Today I decided to run a little experiment. I asked an AI to write a brutally honest, no-holds-barred critique of Kubernetes, something really spicy that would make the container orchestration crowd squirm in their ergonomic office chairs. “Make it controversial,”… read more »
  • Jun 15, 2025

    The songs that never were

    A few days ago, a friend dropped what she probably thought was a simple compliment: “I’ve been listening to your music on Spotify: I really love your guitar pieces. But why don’t you ever play them live?” Her face when… read more »
  • Jun 13, 2025

    Task Masking: the art of looking busy

    A new phenomenon has emerged that’s capturing the attention of managers, HR departments, and workplace psychologists alike. It’s called “task masking,” and it represents a fascinating intersection of technology, psychology, and workplace rebellion that’s reshaping how we think about productivity.… read more »
  • May 23, 2025

    iCloud Mail vs Gmail: privacy and security comparison

    Recently, a friend asked me about the differences between Gmail and iCloud email services, particularly from a security and privacy standpoint. I found myself unable to give a definitive answer on the spot, which prompted me to dive deeper into… read more »
  • May 3, 2025

    Rethinking 'Quiet Quitting': from perceived crisis to healthy evolution

    In recent years, a term has infiltrated our collective workplace vocabulary, seemingly striking apprehension into the hearts of managers globally: “quiet quitting.” If you have been following workplace trends, you have likely encountered a barrage of articles, often painting this… read more »
  • Apr 29, 2025

    Digital breadcrumbs: tracking Threat Actors through Favicon hashes

    Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is critical for identifying, monitoring, and responding to malicious actors and infrastructures. Traditionally, CTI has relied on obvious indicators of compromise (IoCs) like IP addresses, domain names, and malware hashes. However, these indicators can quickly lose… read more »
  • Apr 24, 2025

    Reflecting on my leadership journey: identifying subtle habits that undermine team success

    Over the years, I’ve come to recognize and work on a series of leadership habits that, despite appearing beneficial at first glance, can significantly disrupt team dynamics and hinder overall performance. These habits often stem from a genuine desire to… read more »
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Andrea Fortuna

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Cybersecurity expert, software developer, experienced digital forensic analyst, musician