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Hey there! I'm Arvid Berndtsson.
Information Security Specialist & Software Engineer. Focused on security, automation, & reliable systems at Vertiseit. Exploring security hands-on.
Here on arvid.tech, I share insights and cool stuff I find to make it all a bit clearer.
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A History of How We Name Hackers
Why is one hacker group called both FANCY BEAR & APT28? Different security companies use different names, which creates confusion. Here's a quick history of how we got into this mess and how the industry is finally starting to fix it.
Making Dangerous Links a Little Less Dangerous: A Quick Word on Defang-ing
Ever received an email, a chat message, or stumbled upon a link online that just made your internal alarm bells
My Switch to Proton
Almost done with my big move from Google to Proton. For me, it's about one thing: getting a grip on my own data, especially with AI models hoovering it all up. I'm fine with some extra tinkering if it means real privacy.
When PyPI Becomes the Attack Vector: 39,000+ Downloads of Malicious Python Packages
Three Python packages made it onto PyPI, stole data, validated stolen credit cards, and were downloaded over 39,000 times. Here’s how they worked and what we can learn from it.
Free Document Converters - Now With Bonus Malware
The FBI warns that some free online converters are more than helpful; they hide malware, steal data, and sometimes drop ransomware.
Why LazyGit is My Favorite Git Tool (Even Over the CLI)
I’ve used plenty of Git tools—Sourcetree, GitHub Desktop, Gitbutler—but none of them stuck. Then, I found LazyGit. It’s fast, efficient, and keeps the power of Git at my fingertips without the friction of typing everything manually. Here’s why it’s my go-to Git tool.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Serverless Architecture
Serverless architecture offers scalability, cost efficiency, and faster development but comes with challenges like cold starts and vendor lock-in. Explore its pros, cons, and why it could dominate the future of app development.
Portfolio
Experiences
Head of Information Security
Vertiseit AB (publ)
Jun 2025 - Present
Founder
LimeTip
May 2024 - Present
Software Developer
Vertiseit AB (publ)
Jan 2023 - Jun 2025
Teaching Assistant (Amanuens)
Malmö Universitet
Aug 2024 - Apr 2025
Software Developer Intern
Voyado
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
Co-Founder
Merely Emissions
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
Bachelor Student - CS and Information Architecture
Malmö University
Aug 2022 - Jun 2025
Junior Software Developer
Vertiseit AB (publ)
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Junior Software Developer
Vertiseit AB (publ)
Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
Master Student - Drop out - Computer Security
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
Designer
Freelance
May 2020 - Aug 2020
Founder / Web Developer
Strato UF
Oct 2018 - May 2019