--- title: Best Phishing posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Phishing posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Phishing posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Phishing posts of 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 Phishing — 2024 1. 1 [](/posts/an-error-proof-guide-to-computer-security-comic--mv2dpxygf "An Error-Proof Guide to Computer Security [Comic]") Article Community Picks · 2y An Error-Proof Guide to Computer Security \[Comic\] Human error often leads to computer security issues. Six key tips for enhancing digital security include using strong passwords, avoiding password reuse, utilizing a password manager, verifying URLs to prevent phishing, securing physical access to devices, and enabling 2 Factor Authentication. Implementing these simple yet effective strategies can significantly increase your overall security online. 40 3 2. 2 [](/posts/introduction-to-cybersecurity-8mjlvxzp1 "Introduction to Cybersecurity") Article Community Picks · 3y Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn about cybersecurity and the importance of network security in protecting against cyber attacks. Discover common types of cyber attacks such as malware, phishing, and ransomware. Explore best practices in cybersecurity including identity management, mobile and endpoint security, and end-user and cloud security. Find out how to learn more about network security through online resources and professional certifications. 32 3. 3 [](/posts/hackers-now-use-zip-file-concatenation-to-evade-detection-6uoh5txq8 "Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection") Article Hacker News · 2y Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection Hackers are exploiting ZIP file concatenation to deliver malicious payloads on Windows machines without detection. This technique leverages how different ZIP parsers handle concatenated files. Researchers from Perception Point discovered a phishing attack using this method, where the malicious payload was hidden in one of the concatenated ZIPs and disguised as a legitimate file. Security solutions supporting recursive unpacking and treating emails with ZIP attachments suspiciously are recommended as defensive measures. 27 3 4. 4 [](/posts/spotify-has-a-malware-problem-nwldanwuk "Spotify Has a Malware Problem") Video Seytonic · 2y Spotify Has a Malware Problem Cyber criminals are using platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music to spread pirated software and malware. By indexing these platforms' web players on search engines, they attract users searching for cracked software, leading them to malicious links. This method, though not new, showcases how legitimate services can be repurposed for illicit activities. The post also highlights an infamous hacking incident where Russian state hackers hid control servers in Instagram comments. Additionally, it covers a curious case of a hacker in Montana trying to advertise his pentesting services by hacking into businesses first. 18 1 5. 5 [](/posts/what-is-spear-phishing-how-to-prevent-it-tlz48vysa "What Is Spear Phishing & How to Prevent It") Article Descope · 2y What Is Spear Phishing & How to Prevent It Spear phishing is a targeted form of cyber attack that focuses on specific individuals within an organization to gain access to sensitive information. This method differs from traditional phishing by using personalized tactics designed to elicit specific actions from the target, such as opening an email or providing credentials. Effective defenses include training, content filters, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Advanced protection methods like customer identity and access management (CIAM) are also recommended. 16 6. 6 [](/posts/question-for-hackers-2-4h3iq6890 "Question for hackers 2") Article HackChuck · 2y Question for hackers 2 Phishing differs from general spam as it targets specific individuals to acquire credentials or other data, and sometimes includes malware in the message. It can also be sent via SMS. 15 16 7. 7 [](/posts/how-to-check-suspicious-links-fast--vepaxjvgy "How to check suspicious links fast?") Article Latest Hacking News · 2y How to check suspicious links fast? Cyber attackers are becoming more sophisticated, so it's crucial to use up-to-date tools like ANY.RUN’s Safebrowsing to check suspicious links. This tool allows you to enter a URL into a secure environment for fast analysis. You can navigate the site safely, receive alerts about malicious activities, and generate detailed reports on potential threats. Organizations can empower employees to use these tools to prevent phishing attacks without needing security team intervention. 15 1 8. 8 [](/posts/what-are-aitm-attacks-and-how-to-protect-against-them-w4mv6qsen "What Are AITM Attacks and How To Protect Against Them") Article Descope · 2y What Are AITM Attacks and How To Protect Against Them Adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attacks are sophisticated cyber threats where attackers intercept communication between a user and a legitimate service, often utilizing phishing-as-a-service schemes. These attacks can bypass protections like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and exploit methods like reverse web proxies and browser-in-the-middle (BiTM) programs. Best practices for defense include robust MFA and session security, granular conditional access policies, and continuous monitoring for threats. 15 9. 9 [](/posts/man-in-the-middle-attacks-are-still-a-serious-security-threat-bmgnvxq5d "Man-In-The-Middle Attacks are Still a Serious Security Threat") Article Security Boulevard · 2y Man-In-The-Middle Attacks are Still a Serious Security Threat Man-in-the-middle attacks remain a significant cybersecurity threat even today, especially for businesses with substantial user data. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities like cloud misconfigurations, compromised cloud storage, and poor identity management practices. Educating employees on security best practices is crucial for mitigating these threats. 12 10. 10 [](/posts/how-i-accidentally-made-my-link-shortener-into-a-malware-honeypot-dmizndoo7 "☠️ How I Accidentally made my Link Shortener into a Malware Honeypot") Article Community Picks · 3y ☠️ How I Accidentally made my Link Shortener into a Malware Honeypot The author accidentally turned their link shortener into a malware honeypot and shares their experience dealing with scams and malware, as well as implementing solutions to prevent abuse. 11 [See all Phishing archives](/tags/phishing/best-of) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of/2024#page","url":"https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of/2024","name":"Best Phishing Posts of 2024","description":"The most upvoted Phishing posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community.","isPartOf":{"@type":"WebSite","url":"https://daily.dev"}},{"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of/2024#items","numberOfItems":10,"itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/an-error-proof-guide-to-computer-security-comic--mv2dpxygf","name":"An Error-Proof Guide to Computer Security [Comic]"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/introduction-to-cybersecurity-8mjlvxzp1","name":"Introduction to Cybersecurity"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/hackers-now-use-zip-file-concatenation-to-evade-detection-6uoh5txq8","name":"Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/spotify-has-a-malware-problem-nwldanwuk","name":"Spotify Has a Malware Problem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/what-is-spear-phishing-how-to-prevent-it-tlz48vysa","name":"What Is Spear Phishing & How to Prevent It"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/question-for-hackers-2-4h3iq6890","name":"Question for hackers 2"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-check-suspicious-links-fast--vepaxjvgy","name":"How to check suspicious links fast?"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":8,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/what-are-aitm-attacks-and-how-to-protect-against-them-w4mv6qsen","name":"What Are AITM Attacks and How To Protect Against Them"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":9,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/man-in-the-middle-attacks-are-still-a-serious-security-threat-bmgnvxq5d","name":"Man-In-The-Middle Attacks are Still a Serious Security Threat"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":10,"url":"https://daily.dev/posts/how-i-accidentally-made-my-link-shortener-into-a-malware-honeypot-dmizndoo7","name":"☠️ How I Accidentally made my Link Shortener into a Malware Honeypot"}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tags","item":"https://daily.dev/tags"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Phishing","item":"https://daily.dev/tags/phishing"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Best of","item":"https://daily.dev/tags/phishing/best-of"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"2024"}]}]} ```