Many companies create ________, which are false targets for computer criminals to attack.To an intruder, it would look like a particularly valuable resource, such as an unprotected Web site, but in actuality the only site content is a program that determines the attacker's IP address.
A) bot herders
B) hot sites
C) honeypots
D) beacons

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The given scenario describes a honeypot, which is a security mechanism used by companies to lure attackers into attacking a fake network resource. The honeypot appears to be a valuable target to the attacker, but it actually provides the company's security team with information about the attacker's methods and motives. The other options (A, B, and D) do not fit the given scenario as closely as honeypots.

Many Companies Create ________, Which Are False Targets for Computer