What is a honeypot? A trap for catching hackers in the act

A honeypot is a trap that an IT pro lays for a malicious hacker, hoping that they’ll interact with it in a way that provides useful intelligence. It’s one of the oldest security measures in IT, but beware: luring hackers onto your network, even on an isolated system, can be a dangerous game.

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