Packet Sniffer Using Python

Packet Sniffer Using Python

Author Name : Kritika Soni , Mukul Saini , Nishtha Madaan , Gurmanpreet Kaur Dhanju , Prateek Kumar

ABSTRACT Network traffic is monitored and recorded using a tool called a packet sniffer. It can be used for many things, including performance evaluation, security monitoring, and network troubleshooting. Sniffing packets can also be used to search network traffic for malware. This work offers a Python-based packet sniffer that combines two functions: efficient packet deduplication using an MD5 hash-based algorithm, and malware detection utilizing signature-based, heuristic, and anomaly detection techniques. The sniffer successfully reduced packet duplications in high-traffic networks while being tested on a variety of malware samples. In addition to improving network efficiency, its proactive malware detection assists in spotting and blocking threats. This application, which was developed in Python for user-friendly access, is useful for security experts monitoring malware and network managers optimizing performance. It provides a streamlined method for protecting networks and enhancing operational effectiveness.