On August 13, 2025, ABNewswire published an article in which Francesco Ongaro, also known by the nickname “ascii”, is cited as founder and CEO of ISGroup SRL. The article announces the company’s international expansion into English-speaking markets, emphasizing the artisanal and manual approach to cybersecurity. Ongaro’s long experience in the Italian ethical hacking scene and his role as founder of the USH team is highlighted. ISGroup SRL is described as a cybersecurity boutique certified ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, specialized in manual penetration tests and high-value technical security services.