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Honeypot & its Types

Honeypot & its Types: Honeypot is a security mechanism which records all the actions, transactions and interactions with users. They are used to track the attackers and defend the attacks. Based on their deployment types, it is classified into – Production honeypots –  Easy to use but they capture only limited information. They are placed inside production networks to improve security. Research Honeypots -Works better in gathering information about attackers. They research the threats of the organization and tries to prevent the threats. These are complex to deploy and maintain. Based on design criteria, the honeypots are classified into – Pure honeypots – Activities are monitored using the honeypot’s installed link to the network. High interaction – Multiple honeypots in a single system. More secure, difficult to detect, expensive to maintain. Low interaction – Simulate the services of attackers.
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Malware

Malware:

Malwares are malicious software that enables the attacker to have full or limited control over the target system once it enters. They can damage or modify information in the system and also steals the information from the system. There are various types of malware such as – Virus, Trojans, Worms, Rootkits, Spyware and Ransomware. A malware might enter the system through emails, file transfers, installation of random third party software, non-usage of quality anti-virus software.

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