COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -Honeypots are network-attached systems intended to mimic likely targets of cyber attacks, such as vulnerable networks. These cyber honeypots can be used to attract, detect, and thereby deflect cybercriminals from hacking into legitimate targets.

Detailed explanation-2: -A honeypot is a cybersecurity mechanism that uses a manufactured attack target to lure cybercriminals away from legitimate targets. They also gather intelligence about the identity, methods and motivations of adversaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of a honeypot is to refine an organization’s intrusion detection system (IDS) and threat response so it is in a better position to manage and prevent attacks. There are two primary kinds of honeypots: production and research.

Detailed explanation-4: -Honeypot is a computer security mechanism designed to monitor attackers for attack patterns, detecting unautho-rized attempts to use information systems, so that information can be collected as a result of attacks and used to improve attack detection [27].