A device that attracts attackers and makes them stuck for a duration of time; also known as a sticky honeypot is called what?

A device that attracts attackers and makes them stuck for a duration of time; also known as a sticky honeypot is called what?

• A. Tarpit
• B. Honeypot
• C. Trap
• D. Debris

Answer: (A)

A tarpit is a system designed to lure attackers and deliberately delay or hold their activity, keeping the connection open long enough to waste their time. That fits the idea of a sticky honeypot, where the goal is to make attackers “stick around” and exhaust their resources. A honeypot is a decoy used to attract attackers and collect data, but it doesn’t inherently imply the intentional slowing or entrapment. A trap is a general lure, not specifically about causing delay, and debris isn’t relevant here.

A tarpit is a system designed to lure attackers and deliberately delay or hold their activity, keeping the connection open long enough to waste their time. That fits the idea of a sticky honeypot, where the goal is to make attackers “stick around” and exhaust their resources. A honeypot is a decoy used to attract attackers and collect data, but it doesn’t inherently imply the intentional slowing or entrapment. A trap is a general lure, not specifically about causing delay, and debris isn’t relevant here.