👉 Fake computing, also known as honeypots or decoy systems, refers to the practice of creating artificial computing environments or systems with the intention of attracting and misleading attackers, such as hackers or malicious software. These decoys are designed to mimic real systems but contain no actual valuable data or functionality, serving as traps to study attack methods, gather intelligence on threat actors, and improve security measures. By luring attackers into these fake environments, security professionals can better understand their tactics and develop more effective defenses without exposing real assets to risk.
