GSLC · Question #121
Which of the following is a fake target that deters hackers from locating your real network?
The correct answer is B. Honeypot. A honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to attract attackers and divert them from real network assets. It serves as an early warning and intelligence-gathering tool.
Question
Which of the following is a fake target that deters hackers from locating your real network?
Options
- AMalware
- BHoneypot
- CKFSensor
- DSpyware
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A5% (2)
- B91% (39)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to attract attackers and divert them from real network assets. It serves as an early warning and intelligence-gathering tool.
Malware is malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems, not a deceptive decoy used to misdirect attackers.
A honeypot is a fake network resource or system intentionally set up to lure attackers, making them believe they have found a legitimate target. It distracts hackers from real assets while allowing defenders to monitor attacker behavior and techniques. This deception mechanism is widely used in threat intelligence and network defense strategies.
KFSensor is a specific commercial honeypot software product, not the general concept of a fake target used to deter hackers.
Spyware is a type of malware that covertly monitors user activity, not a fake target designed to deceive or deter attackers.
Concept tested: Honeypot as network deception and attacker diversion
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/honeypot
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