Matias Vanarelli

Cybersecurity Consultant | Penetration Tester | Red Teamer | Social Engineer

Blog

Red Team Recon: Real-World Tactics

Published July 2025

A breakdown of OSINT and physical recon methods used during real red team assessments. Learn how to gather intelligence and stay off the radar while planning an engagement.

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How I Bypassed a Corporate Firewall

Published June 2025

A walkthrough of a real-world pentest where I exploited weak outbound rules to establish a reverse shell. Includes payload details and defensive takeaways.

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Planning Your First Social Engineering Engagement

Published May 2025

Tips, ethical considerations, and red flags to watch for when crafting effective pretexts and engaging targets during simulated phishing or in-person attacks.

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