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promiscuous modeThe condition in which a node in a network recognizes and accepts all packets regardless of protocol type or destination. If a computer is in promiscuous mode, it could mean it has been compromised. After gaining illegal entry to a system, placing it in promiscuous mode allows it to receive all the available network traffic. See war driving.
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It can be used in a promiscuous mode to monitor network traffic only or can be used in an in-line mode to detect and block undesired packets. PhatNet Personal Edition monitors PPP connections only; the Professional product also enables collection and filtering of network packets directly from the Ethernet network adapter in a promiscuous mode for all common forms of packet data and security performance information, allowing information to be exported in standard formats for charting and statistical analysis. The NetIntercept appliance captures network traffic using a modified UNIX kernel and a standard Ethernet interface placed in promiscuous mode, making it undetectable and guaranteed silent on the monitored network. |
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