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Packet Sniffing in the Cyber Threat Landscape: Examining Wireshark Capabilities, Misuse, and Policy Options in the Philippines

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  • Adrian B. Silvestre

    (Far Eastern University, General Education Department, Manila, Philippines)

  • Julina Rose DL. De Ocampo

    (New Era University, College of Law, Quezon City, Philippines)

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Wireshark is an invaluable network analysis tool, yet its traffic sniffing abilities also introduce privacy and security risks. This study analyzed Wireshark’s capabilities, cyber threats enabled through its misuse, and challenges in regulating open-source software. A literature review examined technical details, risks, and legal violations including illegal access, data theft, and denial-of-service attacks. Interviews with law enforcement uncovered constraints in prohibiting publicly accessible tools like Wireshark directly. Results highlight nuanced challenges balancing innovation and cybersecurity. Recommended strategies within these limitations include access controls, professional standards, strong legal deterrents, public awareness campaigns, and robust network defenses. Ultimately, although directly policing open-source software is problematic, thoughtful multidimensional policies can still curb misuse while preserving liberties. This synthesis of technical, legal, and policy insights provides promising paths for wisely safeguarding society amidst rapid technological change.

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  • Adrian B. Silvestre & Julina Rose DL. De Ocampo, 2023. "Packet Sniffing in the Cyber Threat Landscape: Examining Wireshark Capabilities, Misuse, and Policy Options in the Philippines," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(8), pages 778-786, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:8:p:778-786
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