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Honeypot interactions

How honeypot interactions can impact your IP reputation.

What is this and why are we alerting to it?

Honeypots are fake systems set up to attract attackers. If your systems interact with honeypots, it suggests that someone may be probing your network for weaknesses. This activity could indicate your network is being targeted by attackers, which may attract attention from cybersecurity professionals and hackers alike.

How do I resolve this?

KYND will alert you if IP addresses in your organisation have been linked to honeypot interactions.

These fake systems are used to attract and analyse malicious activity, indicating potential threats to your network. Immediate investigation of this IP address is essential to understand and address the activity. Improving your monitoring and response strategies can help prevent similar issues in the future.Check your KYND ON account or report for a full list of the affected IPs and further information about the risk.

If you think you have resolved this issue you should use the “We’ve fixed this” button to queue the risk for rescanning.