How to Use Wireshark to Steal Your Own Local Passwords « Null Byte :: WonderHowTo

Here atNull Byte, we've spoken a lot about securing and anonymizing traffic. This is a big deal. With all of today's business taking place electronically via computers, we need to be secure when on-the-go. A lot of businesses don't even train their employees to secure their computers to protect from various threats. Here are a few things that should always happen when doing business on computers:Always use a strong OS password.Companies should always offer a VPN service to encrypt employees' traffic.Never access unencrypted wireless.What's the Deal with Encryption?You'll hear me say, "encrypt this" or, "use SSL" on a regular basis. But I've come to realize a lot of you still have no idea why this is so important, so let's go over why. Normally, network traffic is transmitted in plaintext. This means that whatever you send over the network can be read byanyone. However, your network interface will only receive and read packets that containyourhost IP address. So this means we are safe, right? Wrong.Open source geeks like myself use open source networking drivers, which allows our interfaces to be switched intopromiscuous mode. This forces the networking interface to recieve all packets it sees, effectively "sniffing" all of the packets. This means that the data can be analyzed in hexadecimal, which will reveal any senstive information that was transmitted, such as messages or login credentials.We are going to be using a packet sniffer to collect information from when we browse the internet. Let's get started.RequirementsWindows (with a USB wireless interface capable of packet sniffing), or GNU/LinuxRoot privilegesStep1Download & Install WiresharkWindows users follow a simple point and click install. Linux users must enter text inboldas a terminal command.Wireshark is a complete internet protocol analyzing suite. It can analyze most forms of traffic and has a quick, clean graphical user interface.DownloadWireshark.Extract the archive.tar zxvf <wireshark>Configure for installation../configureCompile and install the program.make && sudo make installRun wireshark.sudo wireshark-gtkStep2Sniff Packets for Sensitive InformationWith Wireshark running, follow along with me in this vTutorial on how to see and sniff traffic. This will help you see how important using HTTPS websites, and encryption is.Please enable JavaScript to watch this video.Want to learn more about hacking and security? Visit the Null ByteIRC. Follow me onTwitterorG+for updates.Want to start making money as a white hat hacker?Jump-start your hacking career with our2020 Premium Ethical Hacking Certification Training Bundlefrom the newNull Byte Shopand get over 60 hours of training from cybersecurity professionals.Buy Now (90% off) >Other worthwhile deals to check out:97% off The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle99% off The 2021 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle98% off The 2021 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle62% off MindMaster Mind Mapping Software: Perpetual LicensePhoto byDavicRelatedHacking macOS:How to Sniff Passwords on a Mac in Real Time, Part 2 (Packet Analysis)How To:Intercept Images from a Security Camera Using WiresharkHow To:Hack wifi using WiresharkHow To:Spy on Traffic from a Smartphone with WiresharkHow To:Have Your Friends Ever Used Pandora on Your Computer? Well, You Can Steal Their PasswordsHow To:Stealthfully Sniff Wi-Fi Activity Without Connecting to a Target RouterHow To:Get started with WiresharkAndroid for Hackers:How to Backdoor Windows 10 & Livestream the Desktop (Without RDP)News:8 Tips for Creating Strong, Unbreakable PasswordsHow To:Intercept Security Camera Footage Using the New Hak5 Plunder BugHow To:Hunt Down Wi-Fi Devices with a Directional AntennaHow To:Identify Antivirus Software Installed on a Target's Windows 10 PCHow To:Detect Script-Kiddie Wi-Fi Jamming with WiresharkBecome an Elite Hacker, Part 2:Spoofing Cookies to Hack Facebook SessionsMac for Hackers:How to Set Up a MacOS System for Wi-Fi Packet CapturingHow To:Spy on Your "Buddy's" Network Traffic: An Intro to Wireshark and the OSI ModelHow To:Get Free Wi-Fi from Hotels & MoreHow To:Carve Saved Passwords Using CainNews:8 Wireshark Filters Every Wiretapper Uses to Spy on Web Conversations and Surfing HabitsNews:Network Admin? You Might Become a Criminal SoonHow To:Remove a Windows Password with a Linux Live CDMastering Security, Part 1:How to Manage and Create Strong PasswordsNews:Best Hacking SoftwareHow To:Bypass a Local Network Proxy for Free InternetHow To:Safely Log In to Your SSH Account Without a PasswordHow To:Hack Mac OS X Lion PasswordsHow To:Bypass Windows and Linux PasswordsHow To:How Hackers Take Your Encrypted Passwords & Crack ThemGoodnight Byte:HackThisSite Walkthrough, Part 2 - Legal Hacker TrainingSecure Your Computer, Part 3:Encrypt Your HDD/SSD to Prevent Data Theft