# Microsoft's Honeypots Trap Phishers to Gather Intelligence and Waste Their Time! 🕵️‍♂️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/microsofts-honeypots-trap-phishers-to-gather-intelligence-and-waste-their-time/294192>\
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**Tags:** hacking\
**Created:** [October 22, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsofts-honeypots-trap-phishers-to-gather-intelligence-and-waste-their-time/294192 "2024-10-22T02:32:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 22, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/microsofts-honeypots-trap-phishers-to-gather-intelligence-and-waste-their-time/294192/1 "2024-10-22T02:32:34Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Honeypot Creation**  
Microsoft uses its Azure platform to set up “honeypots,” which are fake environments designed to lure and trap phishing attackers.

2. **Data Collection**  
These honeypots collect valuable information on phishing tactics and the behavior of cybercriminals, helping Microsoft understand their operations.

3. **Active Engagement**  
By using fake credentials and realistic setups, Microsoft encourages attackers to log in and interact with these honeypots, wasting their time and resources.

4. **Monitoring Phishing Sites**  
Microsoft tracks around 25,000 phishing sites daily and feeds about 20% with honeypot credentials, allowing them to gather data on attackers.

5. **Long-Term Deception**  
Attackers often remain unaware that they are interacting with a fake environment for up to 30 days, during which Microsoft collects actionable intelligence for improving cybersecurity measures.

**Read more at:** [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-creates-fake-azure-tenants-to-pull-phishers-into-honeypots/)