Data verified May 2026
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This SSH daemon will accept any username/password/key. It only allows 'session' channels (not port forwards or SFTP). It will present a fake shell and record any commands that people attempt to run, along with the date and their IP. It will log all sessions to: /var/log/gohoney/gohoney-yyyymmdd.log Build & Run First download and install Go. On OSX this is as easy as: $ brew install go For other linux/windows/freebsd check http://golang.org Then build it! # Clone this repo $ git clone https://github.com/PaulMaddox/gohoney.git # Fetch all of the Go module dependencies $ cd gohoney $ go get ./... # Build it! $ go build main.go Usage Usage: ./gohoney -b <bind address> -p <port>
gohoney FAQ
Common questions about gohoney including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
gohoney is SSH Honeypot written in Go that records commands and IP addresses of attempted logins. It is a Security Operations solution designed to help security teams with SSH.
gohoney is a free Security Operations tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://github.com/PaulMaddox/gohoney/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to gohoney include:
1.fofapro fapro - Fake protocol server simulator supporting 50+ network protocols for deception (Free)
2.Hudinx - Medium interaction SSH honeypot for logging brute force attacks and shell interactions. (Free)
3.ssh-auth-logger - A low-interaction SSH authentication logging honeypot that logs all authentication attempts in JSON format. (Free)
4.sshd-honeypot - A modified version of OpenSSH deamon forwarding commands to Cowrie for logging brute force attacks and shell interactions. (Free)
5.Kippo Detect - Detects Kippo SSH honeypot instances externally (Free)
Compare all gohoney alternatives at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/gohoney
gohoney is for security teams and organizations that need SSH. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Security Operations tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations
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