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To: edzo4

Couple possibilities for honeypots

In espionage terminology, honeypot and honey trap are terms for recruitment involving sexual seduction. See Love, honeypots, and recruitment for real-world examples

In computer terminology, a honeypot is a computer security mechanism set to detect, deflect, or, in some manner, counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. Generally, a honeypot consists of data (for example, in a network site) that appears to be a legitimate part of the site, but is actually isolated and monitored, and that seems to contain information or a resource of value to attackers, who are then blocked. This is similar to police sting operations, colloquially known as “baiting,” a suspect


1,276 posted on 04/11/2018 11:11:54 PM PDT by edzo4 (Thank Q very much!!!)
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To: edzo4

Since Ray Chandler was mentioned, I’m going with option #1


1,277 posted on 04/11/2018 11:14:01 PM PDT by No_Doll_i
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To: edzo4

Thanks for that definition.


1,401 posted on 04/12/2018 5:54:40 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Francis is a Nincompope.)
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