Which of the following examines information passing through network switches, hubs, or routers?

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A packet sniffer (also known as a network analyzer or protocol analyzer) examines the data packets passing through network devices such as switches, hubs, and routers to capture and analyze their contents. This can be used for various purposes including troubleshooting network issues, monitoring network traffic, and detecting security breaches. Key loggers, log analysis tools, and screen captures all involve different methods of monitoring or recording user activity rather than network traffic specifically.

Which of the Following Examines Information Passing Through Network Switches