Honeypots • Honeypot is a system specially set to attract and ‘Trap’ attackers who are try to attack systems or try to penetrate into system. • a honeypot is a fake target that is deliberately placed on your PC or network to distract hackers and keep them away from your confidential files. • The attacker will then spend their time trying to access this vulnerable PC rather than target the real devices on your network.
Cont… Why ? • Honeypots are used to divert hackers from main system where important information/ critical system is set. • To identify malicious activities performed by hackers, so that we can take measures to secure main system. • To engage attacker for long time, so he will stay away from main system.
Cont. . Types of honeypots 1) Production Honeypots: Used by companies to know aim of attacker to attack on system, also try to divert attacker from main system and minimize risk of attack. 2) Research Honeypot: Used by organizations for educational or research purpose only.