Which of the following types of computers is used for attracting potential intruders?

The correct answer is B. Honey pot. A honeypot is a decoy computer system or network resource intentionally designed to lure and detect potential attackers or intruders. It appears to be a legitimate target but is actually monitored to study attacker behavior and gather threat intelligence. A bastion host is a…

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AFiles pot
BHoney pot
CData pot
DBastion host

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Explanation

A honeypot is a decoy computer system or network resource intentionally designed to lure and detect potential attackers or intruders. It appears to be a legitimate target but is actually monitored to study attacker behavior and gather threat intelligence. A bastion host is a hardened, exposed server that provides access to a private network - it is a security measure, not a lure. 'Filepot' and 'Data pot' are not recognized security terms. The honeypot concept is a standard topic in security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH).

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