The Melapress Show
The Melapress Show
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Welcome to the Melapress Show, where we explore everything WordPress, security, and website management. Tune in as we chat with industry experts about the latest trends, tips, and strategies for securing and optimizing your WordPress site. Brought to you by Melapress.com, the creators of powerful plugins for compliance, management, and security.
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The show covers various topics including WordPress security, hosting performance, and website management strategies, with episode examples like optimizing site speed and the importance of secure plugins, aiming to provide actionable insights for both novice and experienced users.

Welcome to the Melapress Show, where we explore everything WordPress, security, and website management. Tune in as we chat with industry experts about the latest trends, tips, and strategies for securing and optimizing your WordPress site. Brought to you by Melapress.com, the creators of powerful plugins for compliance, management, and security.
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

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