Using Fake Data to Catch Real Threats: The Power of Honeytokens

 Honeytoken

A honeytoken is a cybersecurity deception technique to detect unauthorized access or malicious activity. It involves creating fake data or resources that appear valuable to attackers but serve no real purpose other than to act as a trap.

Here are some key points about honeytokens:

• Types of Honeytokens: They can take various forms, such as fake documents, database records, credentials, or API keys.
• Detection and Alerts: When an attacker interacts with a honeytoken, it triggers an alert, notifying the security team of potential unauthorized access.
• Intelligence Gathering: Honeytokens help gather information about the attacker’s methods and behavior, which can be used to strengthen security measures.
• Difference from Honeypots: Unlike honeypots, decoy systems are designed to attract attackers, and honeytokens are individual data embedded within real systems.

Using honeytokens, organizations can enhance their ability to detect and respond to security threats more effectively.