A sniffer program is a:
A)type of macro-virus
B)small peep-hole in a door or wall to allow a security guard to sniff the area with his or her nose before entering a secure area or location
C)used in a call-back modem
D)a program that records all LAN messages received for later unauthorized) analysis
E)secure hub program

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A sniffer program is a type of software used by hackers to intercept and analyze network traffic. It can capture and record all LAN messages for later analysis, including sensitive information such as usernames and passwords, making it a top security concern. The other choices are incorrect or irrelevant.

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