What is a honeypot?

The correct answer is B. A network security tool designed to lure attackers into a trap. B is correct because a honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers, allowing security teams to observe malicious behavior in a controlled environment without risking real assets. A (virus) is wrong - a honeypot is a defensive security…

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What is a honeypot?

Options

AA type of virus
BA network security tool designed to lure attackers into a trap
CA type of phishing scam
DA type of denial-of-service attack

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
88% (22)
C
8% (2)

Explanation

B is correct because a honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers, allowing security teams to observe malicious behavior in a controlled environment without risking real assets.

A (virus) is wrong - a honeypot is a defensive security tool, not malicious software that self-replicates.
C (phishing scam) is wrong - phishing tricks users into revealing credentials; a honeypot tricks attackers into revealing their methods.
D (DoS attack) is wrong - a DoS attack overwhelms a target to deny service; a honeypot does the opposite by inviting and monitoring intrusion attempts.

Memory tip: Think of a literal honeypot - honey attracts bears (attackers), and the pot is a trap that keeps them contained while you watch what they do.

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#honeypot#deception#intrusion detection#threat detection

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