If information transmitted in the network segment is not encrypted, it can be read in clear text with the help of network analysis tools or so-called Sniffers. It must be taken into account that these Sniffers are not to be considered as "hacking software" since many products which serve as network-managers contain such a function.
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Last Update on 6 April 2000