Which of the following best defines an attempt to snoop inside traffic moving across the Internet to look for unprotected account and password information, or to obtain other sensitive information while it's in transit?
A)brute force attack
B)user impersonation
C)session hijacking
D)packet sniffing
Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.

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Packet sniffing is the process of intercepting and logging traffic that passes over a digital network or part of a network. It is used to capture data being transmitted over a network, including the internet, to look for sensitive information like account details and passwords.

Which of the Following Best Defines an Attempt to Snoop