Describe cyber attacks that could affect a computer system or network : Intercepting Traffic with Wireshark

This video tutorial introduces Wireshark, a tool for intercepting network traffic. It demonstrates how to set up virtual machines using Kali Linux and Metasploitable, and how to use Wireshark to intercept and analyze network traffic. The video highlights the security risks of using HTTP, showing how credentials can be sniffed by hackers. It concludes with a discussion on the importance of using HTTPS and previews the next topic on man-in-the-middle attacks.

What is Wireshark primarily used for?

• Encrypting data

• Intercepting and analyzing network traffic

• Creating network packets

• Blocking unauthorized access

Which operating systems are used in the video for the demonstration?

• Windows and Ubuntu

• Kali Linux and Metasploitable

• Red Hat and CentOS

• MacOS and Fedora

What is the purpose of using the filter box in Wireshark?

• To block unwanted traffic

• To highlight specific types of traffic

• To find specific packets of interest

• To encrypt the captured data

What fictitious username is used in the credential sniffing demonstration?

• Terminator

• Admin

• User123

• Hacker

Why is it dangerous to use HTTP for transmitting credentials?

• It is slower than HTTPS

• It does not encrypt the data

• It requires more bandwidth

• It is not compatible with all browsers

What additional information, besides credentials, can be intercepted using Wireshark?

• Cookie session IDs

• IP addresses only

• Usernames only

• Encrypted passwords

What will be discussed in the next video following this tutorial?

• Advanced Wireshark features

• Using Wireshark for encryption

• Types of man-in-the-middle attacks

• Setting up a secure network