--- title: Best InfoSec Write-ups posts — December 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted InfoSec Write-ups posts from December 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/infosecwriteups/best-of/2024/12 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/infosecwriteups/best-of/2024/12 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best InfoSec Write-ups posts — December 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted InfoSec Write-ups posts from December 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of InfoSec Write-ups — December 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/build-your-own-secure-vpn-ij5hbstf5 "Build Your Own Secure VPN") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 2y Build Your Own Secure VPN Learn how to create your own secure and private VPN using Azure Cloud and OpenVPN Access Server. The guide outlines the steps from signing up as a student for free Azure credits to setting up a virtual machine and configuring the VPN server. This enables enhanced data privacy and security, avoiding costs associated with third-party VPN services. 222 3 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/you-re-not-paranoid-your-devices-are-always-listening-and-here-s-why-rrmbsxi32 "You’re Not Paranoid: Your Devices Are Always Listening — and Here’s Why") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 2y You’re Not Paranoid: Your Devices Are Always Listening — and Here’s Why Devices like smartphones and smart home gadgets use active listening software to capture audio from users, often for targeted advertising. This technology, intended initially for speech recognition, raises significant privacy issues by continuously analyzing surroundings without user interaction. Leaks and investigations have confirmed its use in marketing. Users can protect their privacy by managing app permissions, using privacy-focused devices, and employing tools like anti-spyware programs. 32 11 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-black-hat-use-cookies-to-steal-your-identity-vdnrrxzpj "How Black Hat Use Cookies to Steal Your Identity") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 2y How Black Hat Use Cookies to Steal Your Identity Cookies are small files that store information about you, such as session details. Attackers can steal your cookies through methods like accessing your device, phishing scams, or purchasing them from third parties. 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