Which term describes a deception system that lures attackers by presenting common services like SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and TELNET?

Which term describes a deception system that lures attackers by presenting common services like SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and TELNET?

• A. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
• B. Mobiwol NoRoot Firewall
• C. NetPatch Firewall
• D. Mobile Privacy Shield

Answer: (C)

A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract attackers by offering common services such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and TELNET. Its purpose is to lure intruders, monitor their actions, and gather intelligence without putting real systems at risk. When multiple decoy systems are used, it’s called a honeynet. The items listed in the choices are firewall products that focus on filtering and controlling traffic, not on deceiving attackers with fake services. Hence, the term that fits the description is honeypot (or honeynet).

A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract attackers by offering common services such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP, and TELNET. Its purpose is to lure intruders, monitor their actions, and gather intelligence without putting real systems at risk. When multiple decoy systems are used, it’s called a honeynet. The items listed in the choices are firewall products that focus on filtering and controlling traffic, not on deceiving attackers with fake services. Hence, the term that fits the description is honeypot (or honeynet).