Explain Ettercap and Hping Kismet.

Ettercap, Hping, and Kismet: Network Security Tools Explained

What is Ettercap?

• Packet sniffing and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
• Supports various network protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.).
• Capable of intercepting and manipulating network traffic.
• Can be used for both ethical security testing and malicious purposes.
• Requires root privileges for effective operation.

Hping Capabilities

• Network scanning and probing tool.
• Sends custom TCP/IP packets for various purposes.
• Can be used for port scanning and vulnerability assessment.
• Facilitates TCP/IP protocol analysis.
• Offers advanced packet crafting options.

Understanding Kismet

• Wireless network detector and monitor.
• Passive scanning; it doesn't send packets to discover networks.
• Detects 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks and their associated devices.
• Can identify rogue access points and potential security threats.
• Useful for network mapping and security audits.