In essence, a web scraping honeypot is akin to a digital trapdoor, catching automated scripts in the act.
A honeypot trap isn't just a deceptive lure; it's a carefully monitored security mechanism designed to identify and thwart automated data retrieval tools.
When a site has a honeypot trap, your scraper's interaction with the decoy helps the server recognize automated requests, triggering defensive measures.
The consequences of falling into a honeypot can range from IP address blocking to misleading data delivery or even CAPTCHAs.
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