

It works by putting the network card into promiscuous mode and sniffing all packets matching the IP address filter. IP-Based SniffingThis is the original way of packet sniffing. Sniffing Methods-IP –Based sniffingMAC-Based SniffingARP-Based Sniffing


Sniffing MethodSniffing method work’s in switched and non-switched network. Uses of Packet SniffersCapturing clear-text usernames and passwordsCapturing and replaying Voice over IP telephone conversationsMapping a networkBreaking into a target computer and installing remotely controlled sniffing software.Redirecting communications to take a path that includes the intruder’s computer.Conversion of Network traffic into human readable form.Network analysis to find the bottlenecks.Network intrusion detection to monitor for attackers. Types of sniffing programs:Commercial packet sniffers.Underground packet sniffers Packet sniffing is a technique of monitoring every packet that crosses the network.PACKET SNIFFERSHost AHost BRouter A Router B Packet SniffingCompiled By -KunalThakurVishalShirguppiJustin FrancisShazia Ali
