CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 458

A company discovers suspicious transactions that were entered into the company's database and attached to a user account that was created as a trap for malicious activity. Which of the following is the user account an example of?

Answer options

• A. Honeytoken
• B. Honeynet
• C. Honeypot
• D. Honeyfile

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Honeytoken, as it refers to a specific account or data designed to attract and detect unauthorized access. Options B and C, Honeynet and Honeypot, refer to broader systems or environments set up to analyze attacks, while D, Honeyfile, is a specific type of data meant to lure attackers but does not apply in this scenario.