Packet Sniffing

Abstract

Packet sniffing is a technique used to monitor network traffic by intercepting each packet that flows across the network. It can be used as a helpful administrative tool or for malicious purposes. With the advancement of technology, the network is growing rapidly, resulting in an increase in network traffic. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor both the network traffic and the activities of its users in order to maintain a smooth and efficient network. However, monitoring a large network can be a complex task due to the large number of packets involved. This is where packet sniffing comes in handy. Packet sniffing plays a vital role in network monitoring as it allows network administrators to identify any weaknesses in the network. This paper focuses on the use of packet sniffing in various environments, such as cyber attacks and ethical purposes. By utilizing a packet sniffer, we can capture and analyze network traffic. Different protocols, such as TCP, IP, and UDP, are implemented, and filtering based on these protocols is also performed.