About Us
Meet the team behind Baited's innovative cybersecurity solutions
Our Mission
At Baited, we combine cutting-edge AI and OSINT-driven intelligence to transform how organizations defend against social engineering and phishing attacks.
Rooted in the values of ethical hacking, we emulate the sophistication of real-world cybercriminals to deliver tailored, hyper-realistic phishing simulations that expose vulnerabilities before attackers can.

Our Team
Meet the experts behind Baited's innovative cybersecurity solutions. Our diverse team brings together expertise in AI, cybersecurity, software development, and business strategy.

Riccardo Masutti
Founder & CEO
Cybersecurity expert and ethical hacker with extensive experience in digital security. Founded Baited to transform how organizations defend against social engineering threats with cutting-edge strategies.
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Walter Maffione
Lead Software Engineer
Experienced software architect specializing in secure, scalable systems. Leads the development of Baited's robust platform architecture, ensuring performance and security at scale.
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Gabriele Risso
DevOps & Backend Engineer
Cloud infrastructure and automation expert focused on building and maintaining resilient systems. Drives platform reliability, scalability, and best-in-class security practices.
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Matteo Mondini
Software Engineer
Frontend developer passionate about creating intuitive and seamless user experiences. Develops the client-facing components of our platform with a focus on performance and usability.
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Gianluca Aurelio
Project Manager
Project lead dedicated to aligning technical innovation with business outcomes. Coordinates project delivery and ensures client success with a strategic, hands-on approach.
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Massimiliano Serafin
Sales & Business Development
Business development leader focused on driving growth and strengthening client relationships. Helps organizations understand how Baited enhances their cybersecurity resilience.
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Francesco Baccaro
AI Research & Development
AI specialist leading the development of advanced machine learning models for phishing detection and simulation. Heads Baited's research initiatives to stay ahead of emerging threats.
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Claudia Mongini
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Luca Simonelli
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Ethical Approach
We operate with the highest ethical standards, ensuring our simulations help organizations improve security without causing harm.
Innovation
We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in cybersecurity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and OSINT techniques.
Client Success
We measure our success by our clients' improved security posture and their team's enhanced ability to recognize and respond to threats.
Join Us in Our Mission
Ready to strengthen your organization's security against phishing and social engineering attacks? Get in touch with our team today.