USING WIRESHARK IN KALI LINUX (intermediate - advanced)
How to Use Wireshark in Kali Linux – A Practical Guide for Beginners If you’ve ever wanted to see what’s really happening inside your network, Wireshark is your best friend. It’s like having X-ray vision for packets — you can literally watch data move across your Wi-Fi or Ethernet in real time. In this post, I’ll walk you through using Wireshark on Kali Linux — from installation to packet analysis — in a way that actually makes sense. ⚙️ What Exactly Is Wireshark? Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer . Think of it as a microscope for your network. Every time you visit a site, send a message, or make an online payment, Wireshark can capture those packets and show what’s inside them. Security analysts use it to: Troubleshoot slow or suspicious networks Study protocols like TCP , HTTP , and DNS Investigate hacking or malware activity And in Kali Linux, Wireshark comes pre-installed , ready for action. ๐ Step 1: Check If Wireshark Is Installed Mos...