tcpdump
🌐 Network Recon · C
Tcpdump is a command-line packet analyzer used for capturing and analyzing network traffic. Known for its lightweight and scriptable nature, it serves as an alternative to Wireshark for users needing a text-based interface. Tcpdump utilizes the Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) for efficient data capture and is widely respected for its reliability and effectiveness in network diagnostics and security analysis.
Installation
$ apt install tcpdumpTags
Details
- Category
- 🌐 Network Recon
- Language
- C
- Repository
- the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump
- Platforms
- 🐧linux🍎macos
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