What does a packet sniffer do?
A) It replicates data being transmitted across the network to increase network speed.
B) It copies certain types of data packets and stores them for later use.
C) It finds E-mail programs and forces it to replicate false e-mails from a specific user.
D) It manipulates a computer into spreading viruses.

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A packet sniffer captures and copies certain types of data packets as they are transmitted across a network, allowing the person using it to analyze or store the information for later use. It does not replicate data, manipulate computers, or force email programs to send false messages.

What Does a Packet Sniffer Do