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Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618
From: Mitch Pirtle <mitchell.pirtle () verizon net>
Date: 26 Jun 2003 12:58:30 -0400
On Wed, 2003-06-25 at 11:32, David Wallraff wrote:
why is it harder to sniff over a switced network? i understand it's becasue of the switch (natch), but what makes it more difficult?
<short_answer> Because when you fire up ettercap to look around, you now have to poison the switch* first. </short_answer> * Disclaimer: poisoning switches degrades network performance. After the switch has been poisoned, it will have to be initialized to return to normal. Please remember to clean up before you leave! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by top analysts! The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure remote access in about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing maintenance. Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Meidinger Christopher (Jun 25)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 David Wallraff (Jun 26)
- RE: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 David Gillett (Jun 26)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Mitch Pirtle (Jun 26)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Rodney Green (Jun 27)
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- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Justin Pryzby (Jun 26)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Mitchell Rowton (Jun 26)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 Chris Berry (Jun 27)
- Re: AW: security-basics Digest 18 Jun 2003 22:09:15 -0000 Issue 618 David Wallraff (Jun 26)