Network sniffing attack

Sniffing attack or a sniffer attack, in context of network security, corresponds to theft or interception of data by capturing the network traffic using a packet sniffer (an application aimed at capturing network packets).

1. What is sniffing in networking?
2. What are some key features of a network sniffing attack?
3. Which attack is used in active sniffing?
4. What is sniffing and spoofing attack?

What is sniffing in networking?

Sniffing is a process of monitoring and capturing all data packets passing through given network. Sniffers are used by network/system administrator to monitor and troubleshoot network traffic. Attackers use sniffers to capture data packets containing sensitive information such as password, account information etc.

What are some key features of a network sniffing attack?

In the world of internet, sniffing can be performed using an application, hardware devices at both the network and host level.
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Sniffing motives:

• Getting username an passwords.
• Stealing bank related/transaction related information.
• Spying on email and chat messages.
• Identity theft.

Which attack is used in active sniffing?

Active sniffing techniques include spoofing attacks, DHCP attacks, and DNS poisoning among others.

What is sniffing and spoofing attack?

Sniffing is a passive security attack in which a machine separated from the intended destination reads data on a network. ... IP Spoofing is the technique used by intruders to gain access to a Network by sending messages to a computer with an IP address indicating that the message is coming from a trusted host.