dsniff
Classic suite for password sniffing on a LAN.
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pkg: dsniff
dsniff captures plaintext credentials (FTP, HTTP, IMAP…) from network traffic, with arpspoof/dnsspoof helpers.
Syntax
dsniff -i {iface}
Example
dsniff -i eth0
Passively harvests plaintext credentials seen on the wire.
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dsniff
Usage examples
dsniff -i eth0
Harvest plaintext credentials on the LAN.
Advantages
- Captures many cleartext protocols
- Includes spoofing helpers
Disadvantages
- Cleartext only (TLS defeats it)
- LAN/legacy
Tags
#sniffing#credentials
Official docs: dsniff ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is dsniff used for?
dsniff captures plaintext credentials (FTP, HTTP, IMAP…) from network traffic, with arpspoof/dnsspoof helpers.
What is an example dsniff command?
A common example is: dsniff -i eth0 — Passively harvests plaintext credentials seen on the wire.
Is dsniff part of Kali Linux?
Yes. dsniff ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install dsniff.
What category of security tool is dsniff?
dsniff is a Sniffing & Spoofing tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.
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