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How to Set Up Honeypot

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Jun 10, 2026

Option 1: Using T-Pot (All-in-One)

git clone https://github.com/telekom-security/tpotce
cd tpotce
./install.sh --type=user

Option 2: Simple SSH Honeypot (cowrie)

sudo apt install cowrie -y
sudo systemctl start cowrie

Option 3: Python Honeypot (low interaction)

pip install honeypot
honeypot --port 2222 --log /var/log/honeypot.log

Option 4: Port Knocking Honeypot

Configure knockd to log all connection attempts but not open anything.

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