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HONEYTOKEN [1 record]

Record 1 2024-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • IT Security
  • Electronic Warfare
CONT

... honey tokens hold data that an attacker takes with them, unknowingly revealing information that helps IT [information technology] teams prevent future attacks or go after the attacker.

CONT

... honey tokens are more of a way to identify attackers. They are used to track malicious actors, revealing critical information about their identity and the methods they use to exploit a system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Guerre électronique

Spanish

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