Packet Sniffing — Packet sniffing captures network packets for examination. Authorized uses include troubleshooting, performance analysis, and security investigation. Unauthorized capture can expose communications when the attacker has sufficient visibility and the information lacks effective encryption.

Added November 6, 2026

Packet Sniffing — Packet sniffing records network communications so that their structure and behavior can be analyzed. Investigators can use it to examine connection failures, suspicious traffic, or protocol problems. Capturing packets does not automatically grant access to every device or all traffic on a network.

Added November 6, 2026