Create a decoy Azure Storage Account containing fabricated files that appear to be valuable or sensitive. Monitor access patterns and download attempts to identify attackers seeking to exfiltrate data or gain unauthorized access.
Tag: Honeyfiles
Honeyfiles with Deceptive Content
Goal: Identify attackers attempting to exfiltrate data and gather information about their targets.
Approach: Creating and monitoring honeyfiles with enticing but fake data.
Plant “honeyfiles” – files with seemingly sensitive information – in locations where attackers are likely to search for valuable data. These files contain fabricated data, tracking mechanisms, or even trigger alerts upon access.