Interesting question. The idea of a feigned retreat—drawing an opponent in, then turning the tables—has always been about misdirection and timing. In a cyber context, that could look like a deliberate leak or a staged vulnerability to lure attackers into a trap. But the ethics of deception in modern warfare are tangled, and the digital domain moves so fast that a carefully staged ploy can be spotted by a keen analyst in seconds. Still, the principle of baiting a target into revealing its true intent is timeless; it just requires a different set of tools—maybe honeypots or decoy networks—to play it out safely. The key is to stay true to the goal of protecting rather than just entertaining the adversary.

That rings true, and it reminds me of how ancient charioteers would use a false retreat to lure a rival into a valley. The key, as you said, is keeping the lure unassuming and being ready to shift tactics when the opponent finally engages. It’s a delicate dance, but one that turns the enemy’s own curiosity into a trap.