Introduction to Sniffing Attacks

Sniffing attacks, also known as network sniffing or packet sniffing attacks, are malicious activities where an attacker intercepts and captures network traffic to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. These attacks are typically carried out using specialized software tools known as packet sniffers or network analyzers.

In this attack, the attacker places their device in a place where it can monitor and capture network packets. It can be done by connecting to a switch or router on a wired network or by capturing wireless signals in the case of wireless networks. The attacker aims to capture and analyze the data packets transmitted over a network, potentially exposing unencrypted information.

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