The TechBeat: I Saw a Phishing Site That Traps Security Bots (1/11/2026)

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## ISO 27001 Compliance Tools in 2026: A Comparative Overview of 7 Leading Platforms By @stevebeyatte [ 7 Min read ] Breaking down the best ISO 27001 Compliance tools in the market for 2026. Read More.

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By @behindthesurface [ 5 Min read ] How modern phishing kits use honeypots, cloaking, and adversary-in-the-middle attacks—and how defenders can turn those same tactics against them. Read More.

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By @linh [ 5 Min read ] Got a call from 888-373-1969 claiming to be the Chase fraud department? Trust but verify should be your principle to avoid phishing scam! Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️