What are Sniffers?
A sniffer (also known as a packet or network analyzer, or for particular types of networks, an Ethernet sniffer or wireless sniffer) is computer software or computer hardware that can intercept and log traffic passing over a digital network or part of a network. As data streams flow across the network the sniffer captures each packet and eventually decodes and analyzes its content according to the appropriate Request for Comments (RFC) or other specifications.
The versatility of packet sniffers means they can be used to:
- Analyze network problems.
- Detect network intrusion attempts.
- Gain information for affecting a network intrusion.
- Monitor network usage.
- Gather and report network statistics.
- Filter suspect content from network traffic.
- Spy on other network users and collect sensitive information such as passwords.
- Reverse engineer proprietary protocols used over the network.
- Debug client/server communications.
- Debug network protocol implementations.
List of Sniffers Parasites:
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» AimSnifferAimSniffer is a hacker tool and spyware program that monitors and intercepts AOL Instant Messenger conversations over a network. AimSniffer has the ability to collect and retain your AOL Instant Messenger chats. This personal private information can be viewed and used by the hacker. AimSniffer is ...
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» Ace Password Sniffer
Ace Password Sniffer was created to steal your passwords by monitoring your online activity. Ace Password Sniffer can be clandestinely hidden by a hacker while it operates. This application poses serious threats to the user's system security which may result in identity theft and/or financial loss. ...
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» ADM Sniffer
ADM Sniffer is a sniffing tool from ADM crew. A sniffer is a computer application or program that monitors the network traffic that is transmitted from one particular network location to another. A sniffer is a networking tool that is targeted to system administrators and network ...
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