What types of network attacks can Cloud Honeypot detect?

Cloud Honeypots can detect a wide range of network attack types by simulating vulnerable systems to lure attackers. Here are common attack types they can identify, along with examples:

1. Port Scanning: Attackers scan for open ports to find potential entry points.

   • Example: A honeypot detects repeated SYN requests to multiple ports, indicating a reconnaissance attempt.

2. Brute Force Attacks: Automated attempts to guess login credentials.

   • Example: A honeypot logs hundreds of failed SSH login attempts with different username/password combinations.

3. Malware Deployment: Attackers attempt to upload or execute malicious code.

   • Example: A honeypot identifies suspicious file uploads or execution of known malware signatures.

4. Exploit Attempts: Targeting known vulnerabilities in software or services.

   • Example: A honeypot logs attempts to exploit a vulnerable version of Apache Struts.

5. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: Overloading the system to disrupt services.

   • Example: A honeypot detects a flood of TCP connection requests, exhausting system resources.

6. Credential Stuffing: Reusing stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access.

   • Example: A honeypot identifies repeated login attempts with credentials leaked from other breaches.

7. Lateral Movement: Attackers probing the honeypot for further network access.

   • Example: A honeypot logs attempts to scan internal IP ranges or access neighboring systems.

For detection and analysis, Tencent Cloud Honeypot Service can be deployed to monitor and log these attacks, providing detailed threat intelligence and helping secure actual production environments. It integrates with Tencent Cloud Security Center for real-time alerts and automated response.