According to reports from network sources, the FBI is launching a program that will help companies reduce the damage caused by hackers during data theft. This program, IDLE (Illicit Data Loss Exploitation), allows companies to implement 'fake data' to confuse attackers attempting to steal sensitive information. The program aims to assist companies in combating various types of fraud and corporate espionage.
Although the FBI does not disclose details about the IDLE program, it has been reported that its essence involves combining actual corporate information with fake data that appears credible enough. Hackers will not be able to simply download large volumes of data, assuming all of it is valuable and useful. Therefore, instances of downloading fake blocks of information can signal IT staff in companies that attackers have breached information systems. The message also states that the FBI assists companies in creating 'fake data' based on real information. It is noted that the agency collects data only with client consent and does not store it for long periods.
There are no guarantees regarding the effectiveness of integrating 'fake data' into real corporate information. Malicious actors may analyze the stolen data. However, the FBI believes that the approach they propose can become one of the elements of a basic security system for various companies. For the FBI, the implementation of the IDLE program is not a means of providing reliable protection to business representatives, but rather one stage of 'preparing their own defense' for companies.
Source: 3dnews.ru
