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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?
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Posted 01 December 2006 - 02:15 PM
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Sniffers are not only for FTP!! they are for websites too!!
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Posted 02 December 2006 - 03:32 PM
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Packet sniffers can intercept all traffic. That's why it's so important to use secure sites for any financial information.
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Posted 02 December 2006 - 04:42 PM
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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.
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Posted 02 December 2006 - 06:53 PM
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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.
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Posted 03 December 2006 - 03:07 AM
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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?
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?
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Posted 03 December 2006 - 12:20 PM
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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.
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Posted 03 December 2006 - 01:07 PM
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Well I dont use FTP alot.. just sometimes so well it will be hard finding my FTP password ;)
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Posted 28 December 2006 - 10:39 AM
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I'm not worried about security. Anyways, I use cPanel, which is a lot easier than FTP, and has more features.
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Posted 30 December 2006 - 09:05 AM
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DevilsCharm said:
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.
