Network Traffic Analysis – The Spyware Hunter’s Approach

Network Traffic Analysis – The Spyware Hunter’s Approach

Using Wireshark, NetGuard, and other sniffing tools. Identifying suspicious IPs and unusual outbound traffic. Setting up a Pi-hole or DNS filter to block known malicious domains.

In this deep dive, we explore how to identify spyware, suspicious IPs, and unusual traffic patterns...

Introduction to Network Traffic Analysis

Network traffic analysis is the practice of capturing, inspecting, and analyzing network packets...

Tools like Wireshark, NetGuard, and Pi-hole can help you understand what's really happening on your network.

Tools for Network Traffic Analysis

Wireshark is a powerful packet analyzer that provides deep visibility into network traffic.

Pi-hole acts as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS filter, perfect for blocking malicious domains.

Reflections

Understanding network traffic is crucial for identifying spyware and preventing data leaks.
  • Improved visibility into network activity
  • Faster identification of malicious traffic
  • Reduced risk of data breaches

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