Scientists have created a cybersecurity technology called Shadow Figment that is designed to lure hackers into an artificial world, then stop them from doing damage by feeding them illusory tidbits of success. The aim is to sequester bad actors by captivating them with an attractive -- but imaginary -- world. The technology is aimed at protecting physical targets -- infrastructure such as buildings, the electric grid, water and sewage systems, and pipelines.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210602153331.htm
Thursday, 3 June 2021
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