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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claudia Mongini

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Luca Simonelli

Luca Simonelli

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Our Values

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.