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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.

Virus and Worms

Difference between virus and worm:

VirusWorm
A virus attaches to a program or file and keeps spreading from one system to another.Worm is a subclass of virus which is similar in design, replicates from one computer to another.
A virus replicates and executes itself.Worms exploit the OS which has weak security.
A virus alters the system without the knowledge of user.A worm causes the system or network to stop responding.
Spreads in the same speed as programmed.Worms spread faster than virus.

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