FCCN Bulletin: Cybersecurity Analyst, by João Machado

Security

February 25, 2026

João Machado, Cybersecurity Analyst at FCT, in the FCCN digital services unit, reveals his motivations, secret tools, and other curiosities of the daily life of someone who protects the internet. read more

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: When AI can become a threat. 

Security

November 10, 2025

In the field of cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence is taking a dubious turn. read more

Spear-Phishing: Hacking the Mind and Accessing the Network

Security

Written by João Machado - October 28, 2024

Phishing is one of the most common forms of cybercrime. This type of attack occurs when an attacker attempts to steal sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and more. read more

My first experience at BlackHat

Security

Written by Pedro Silva - November 30, 2023

Understanding how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and methods used by attack teams and threat actors, I was able to attend the BlackHat USA 2023 conference for the first time. read more

Email malware attack. What it is and how to protect yourself.

Security

Written by João Machado - October 19, 2023

It's crucial to understand the threats that can attack your organization and how to mitigate them. One such threat is malware, which often infiltrates organizations through seemingly harmless emails. read more