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How to Detect ARP Poisoning with Wireshark: A Step-by-Step Guide

  How to Detect ARP Poisoning with Wireshark: A Step-by-Step Guide In a world where cybersecurity is of utmost importance, network administrators need the right tools to ensure their networks are protected from malicious threats. One such threat is ARP poisoning , a method used by hackers to intercept or reroute traffic by sending falsified ARP messages. Wireshark, a popular network analysis tool, provides a powerful way to monitor and analyze traffic. In this post, we'll walk you through how to use Wireshark to detect ARP poisoning on a small corporate network. Why ARP Poisoning is a Major Threat ARP poisoning compromises network integrity, allowing attackers to intercept or modify data. It can be used to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, compromising sensitive information, redirecting traffic, or disrupting communication between devices. Using Wireshark to Detect ARP Poisoning Capturing Packets: Start by capturing packets on the enp2s0 interface for five seconds using Wireshar