Packet Sniffer

[DevilsCharm]

I heard that if you use FTP programs, people can use packet sniffer programs to catch the packets while they're on the way to the FTP server. Is this for all FTP clients, like FireFTP?

[TcM]

Sniffers are not only for FTP!! they are for websites too!!

[WingedPanther]

Packet sniffers can intercept all traffic. That's why it's so important to use secure sites for any financial information.

[Jordan]

Yes, this is true for FTP. FTP transfers the passwords and usernames in clear text meaning any sniffer can read the data. A better alternative, if concerned with security, is SFTP or SCP.

[TkTech]

FTP is a very basic protocol, one that should, In my opinion, be completely removed in replacement to ftps or even https data transfer meathods.

[TcM]

Yeah I tried this now.. it shows it Clear..
USER 123
PASS 123
Wew that sucks!

Can other people that know my IP sniff My IP? Because I tried to sniff other IP but didn't work.. but can other people sniff my ip?

[Lop]

Sniffing is usually done on small networks. To sniff the internet would be very, very hard but it is possible to sniff certain packets. I doubt anyone will sniff your password though.

[TcM]

Well I dont use FTP alot.. just sometimes so well it will be hard finding my FTP password

[DevilsCharm]

I'm not worried about security. Anyways, I use cPanel, which is a lot easier than FTP, and has more features.

[Jordan]

I'm not worried about security. Anyways, I use cPanel, which is a lot easier than FTP, and has more features.

cPanel has security flaws as well. About 8 years ago one of my websites was hacked and defaced because of a cPanel flaw. But you are right, it is probably safer than using FTP.