The Hacker Mindset: Inside the World of Bug Bounties and WordPress Security | Francesco Carlucci

In Episode 29 of The Melapress Show, Francesco Carlucci — cybersecurity researcher, ethical hacker, and author of The Hacker Mindset — joins Robert Abela to dive into the world of ethical hacking and vulnerability research. Together, they explore how adopting a hacker’s perspective can help developers write more secure code and prevent security issues before they happen.

Key topics include:

• What “The Hacker Mindset” really means in everyday development
• How bug bounty hunters find and report security vulnerabilities
• Francesco’s workflow for responsible disclosure and vulnerability research
• Common coding mistakes that lead to WordPress plugin vulnerabilities
• Practical tips, tools, and habits for building a more secure development environment
• How AI is changing the bug bounty landscape and what the future holds

🎙️ Guest: Francesco Carlucci, Cybersecurity Researcher & Author of The Hacker Mindset

🎙️ Host: Robert Abela, Melapress