I developed a (small) honeypot to catch hackers & bots. @collinsinfosec
I developed a (small) honeypot to catch hackers & bots.  @collinsinfosec
Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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🍯 SSH HONEY_PY GitHub Repository: - github.com/collinsmc23/ssh_honeypy

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Project Overview
3:00 - Logging
4:00 - Implementing SSH
6:46 - Creating Emulated Shell
7:54 - Multi-Threading Implementation
9:28 - Argument Support
10:01 - Deploying a VPS Honeypot with Hostinger
12:03 - Honeypot VPS Configuration
14:01 - Results: Collecting Usernames, Passwords, and IP Addresses
14:54 - Advanced Features + Conclusion

πŸ”— Links (Sources):
- securehoney.net/blog/how-to-build-an-ssh-honeypot-in-python-and-docker-part-1.html
- medium.com/@abdulsamie488/deceptive-defense-building-a-python-honeypot-to-thwart-cyber-attackers-2a9d2ced2760
- gist.github.com/cschwede/3e2c025408ab4af531651098331cce45
- hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-change-ssh-port-vps
- github.com/collinsmc23/ssh_honeypy

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