Packet sniffer

A computer program designed to intercept and analyze network traffic, enabling users to capture and inspect data packets flowing across a network (i.e. internet). People use packet sniffers for troubleshooting, network analysis, but more often than not it is used for unauthorized purposes such as eavesdropping and gathering sensitive information on an unsecured network (think public WiFi hotspots). Popular packet sniffer programs include Wireshark, Tcpdump and Snort.

Concerned about his roommate's secretive behavior, Mark decided to employ a packet sniffer program on their shared Wi-Fi network, hoping to uncover any hidden online activities or personal information being intercepted without consent.

by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian May 27, 2023

Ketchup Packets

In Business or in real life .. when people can’t tackle the real issue they focus on the smallest non issue to take away their anxiety of not addressing the real issue

Moe just couldn’t come to terms with the man going to shut down his restaurant. Every day he is riding me on not throwing away but re using ketchup packets. WTF bro!!!

by Oneyed3dguy June 20, 2021

Packet Bong

Pet name for packet sniffing software like Wireshark or TCPDump by network professionals. Because it allows them to view raw packet data; which can often yield a packet high.

I had to pull out the trusty old packet bong last night while I was troubleshooting the network latency.

by netguy101 January 7, 2011

Sauce packet

It's called sauce packet when a woman performs the female version of tea bagging and if they are on their period it is called ketchup packet

Mandy gave me a sauce packet while I was passed out

by Jesterfox November 23, 2014

Crisp packet

To find the top corner of a football goal

Ben found the crisp packet with the outside of his right boot

by Ridz123 June 10, 2018

Cracker packet

Location where a lot of white people hangout.

"Yo Tyrone, Starbucks is a straight up cracker packet today."

by Ve330 June 23, 2013

crisp packet

an alternative to using a condom

'please can we have sex'
'no - I haven't got a condom'
'that's ok - I have a crisp packet we'll use that instead.

by Michael Mmnjembe December 22, 2008