Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

honeypot

noun

/ˈhʌniˌpɒt/

Definition

A honeypot is a trap set to attract and capture potential users or attackers in the cyber world, or it can refer to a container used to hold honey.

Examples

The IT department set up a honeypot to study the hacking techniques of cybercriminals.
The old man used a honeypot to store fresh honey from his beehives.
The entrepreneur created a honeypot website to draw in potential customers.

Meaning

In cybersecurity, a honeypot is a resource that appears to be an attractive target for attacks, designed to lure cybercriminals away from more valuable data. In a more general sense, it can also refer to anything that attracts people, especially in a deceptive way.