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D3-DF

Decoy File

Deceive Tactic

Create fake documents and files that alert when opened to detect data theft and insider threats.

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Implementation Guidance

  • Place decoy files in sensitive locations
  • Use realistic naming and content
  • Implement callback mechanisms
  • Monitor file access events
  • Track geographic origin of callbacks

Tools & Technologies

Canary TokensSpaceCrabFile Integrity MonitoringMicrosoft DefenderCustom beacon documents

Related Techniques in Deceive

D3-DTP

Decoy Token Deployment

D3-DHN

Decoy Honeypot

D3-DNS-D

DNS Sinkhole

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