Example
A firm has experienced its product plans being leaked to the media. The CEO believes that it is a top level executive who is the source of the leaks. The firm communicates different fictitious products to the head of marketing, sales and operations with instructions that the information is strictly confidential. If one of the stories leaks, the source may be identified.Risks
People typically find out that you have given them incorrect information and may deduce that you don't trust them. This can backfire.| Overview: Canary Trap | ||
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Definition | Distributing different versions of information to different entities to determine the source of an information leak. | |
Etymology | The term canary trap was coined by Tom Clancy in the novel Patriot Games. The technique existed before the term. | |
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