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| + | |wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeypot_(computing) | ||
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| + | }}''Not to be confused with ''[[Honeytrap]]'', where sexual relationships are used for political (including state espionage) or monetary purpose. | ||
| + | In computer terminology, a honeypot is a false website or similar, designed to lure in users for identification and [[entrapment]]. | ||
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| + | It can also mean a computer security mechanism set to detect, deflect, or, in some manner, counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. | ||
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| + | ==Use== | ||
| + | [[JTRIG]] employs honeytraps, according to a presentation leaked by [[Edward Snowden]], which the group described as "a great option" and "very successful when it works." <ref>https://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/02/07/snowden_documents_show_british_digital_spies_using_viruses_and_honey_traps/</ref><ref>http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections/news/snowden_cyber_offensive1_nbc_document.pdf</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Possible examples== | ||
| + | Although it is open source, some commentators have suggested that [[Tor]] is a honeytrap, noting that it continues to receive funding from the US government. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 00:24, 14 May 2021
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Not to be confused with Honeytrap, where sexual relationships are used for political (including state espionage) or monetary purpose.
In computer terminology, a honeypot is a false website or similar, designed to lure in users for identification and entrapment.
It can also mean a computer security mechanism set to detect, deflect, or, in some manner, counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems.
Use
JTRIG employs honeytraps, according to a presentation leaked by Edward Snowden, which the group described as "a great option" and "very successful when it works." [1][2]
Possible examples
Although it is open source, some commentators have suggested that Tor is a honeytrap, noting that it continues to receive funding from the US government.
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