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A sniffer is a program that monitors and analyzes network traffic, detecting bottlenecks and problems.

A sniffer is a program that monitors and analyzes network traffic, detecting bottlenecks and problems.

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sniffed packets , is there a way to put together the file?

I would like to know, in case an attacker manged to capture some packets from my network traffic, can he build from them a file or any easy to understand thing? I know that the TCP/IP protocol is using the TCP/UDP for segmenting the files (or…
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Is there a way to sniff packets of a remote IP address?

I would like to know if sniffing packets of a remote IP address is possible at all, if yes I would like to know: what is the success rate, I mean how much percent of the packets you would capture? What are the benefits of securing the local LAN if…
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How should I determine if an application transmits my credentials securely?

I need to know on what basis I can assess the trustworthiness of application usage (accessing private accounts) on public networks. As an example, I'd like to play Diablo 2 LoD while I'm at an Internet cafe, but I'm worried about someone sniffing my…
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Sniffing 2400bps v22bis modem traffic

I am working with alarm signalling systems at the moment, and they communicate with 2400bps v22bis modems. I would like to be able to intercept the traffic on the phone line as a proof of concept. The only device/software I can find to do this is…
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Traffic capture on a public server

I have a VPS where I'm hosting a web app built by PHP. Yesterday I Looked to the apache log and I found that someone running a scanner to guess some urls like: /wp-admin /joomla /mysql and so on That wasn't a problem for me but today I found…
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How can I detect OS by sniffing network traffic?

Is it possible to sniff a network (WLAN) and find out what operating system are installed on network clients (PCs/Phones etc)? I am using Ubuntu.
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I have a water heater with a wireless transmitter for changing the temp, how can I sniff the commands sent between them?

Long story short I'm automating a lot of my stuff at home and as part of that I'd like to be able to replicate the commands sent to my unit (https://www.rinnai.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mc_503rc_operating_instructions.pdf) so I can then use…
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Sniffing WiFi with tcpdump on an iPad

I have tcpdump installed on my iPad which is connected to WiFi (WPA2). How do I capture packets sent/received by other devices on same network? UPD: iPad 1st gen, latest (5.1.x) iOS available.
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Sniff email content inside network

I use Cain and Abbel and I want to see the email content. If you help me becouse I don`t know to see the content. I see the email in the section password but I need to see the email content . I can simply with Wireshark? Thank for what you said,I…
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How to know what domains other clients visit if I have no access to the router?

As a client computer, I am behind a router to which I have no access. Is it possible for me to know the domains or IP addresses that other clients visit? I want to know which clients often download files because it really makes the network so…
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How can i find out if someone is using a sniffer on my network

If I suspect someone is using a sniffer to gain access to my info how can I find out? Is it possible? I need someone to explain this to me like im 5 because I know nothing about this stuff
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IPv6 Blocking my Connection to the Internet

I am having problems with somebody who has either hacked or is trying to hack into my computer. To connect to the internet I tethered my phone to either my desktop or laptop, but internet conenctivity is terrible ( I have unlimited data). I ran the…
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Can we track sniffers in a network?

It is very simple to launch Wireshark in monitor mode and listen to connections in the host network. I have come across a program called SniffDet. Is it an all round solution for finding sniffers on a network or is there a better program/way to do…
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Monitor data a program sends to internet

Possible Duplicate: How do i log all my internet-connections I have a program that connects to the Internet, this program apparently is sending out my mac address and computer information to a server but I am not entirely sure. The program is not…
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