Q: What is HelloHacker?
A: HelloHacker helps you detect intruders before they get anywhere near your real data, and then stops them in their tracks. It’s a dedicated hardware security unit with built-in software honeypots, capable of deploying a large number of traps from a single device. As soon as someone tries to access somewhere they shouldn’t, HelloHacker instantly alerts you and can proactively isolate the attacker, giving you time to respond while protecting your network.
Q: How does a honeypot work?
A: Think of it as bait for hackers. A honeypot looks like a real system but contains no actual data. If someone tries to interact with it, we know it’s malicious and can alert you immediately.
Q: Is it legal to use honeypots?
A: Yes, it’s legal to run honeypots on your own systems and networks. Just don’t install them on networks you don’t own or don’t have permission to use.
Q: Can I run multiple honeypots?
A: Absolutely. In fact, spreading honeypots across different parts of your network makes it harder for attackers to avoid them.
Q: Can I customize the honeypot’s appearance?
A: Yes, you can choose the type of fake system it imitates (Windows server, Linux machine, database, etc.).
Q: Can attackers tell it’s a honeypot?
A: Not easily. HelloHacker honeypots are designed to look real enough to fool most intruders.
Q: I’m getting no alerts, is that bad?
A: Not necessarily! It might simply mean no one is attacking at the moment. If you want to test, try “attacking” your own honeypot from another device.
Q: Alerts seem delayed, why?
A: Network latency or slow email delivery can cause slight delays. If it happens often, check your internet connection.
Q: Is there a software-only version of HelloHacker?
A: No, HelloHacker is a dedicated hardware honeypot. It’s a physical device you plug into your network. There’s no downloadable or installable version.
Q: Does HelloHacker work in the cloud?
A: No, HelloHacker devices are designed to operate within your local network. WAN settings can be enabled to allow monitoring of internet traffic; however, the device is not intended to be hosted in cloud environments.