Can the usage of Wireshark be detected when sniffing for packets in promiscuous mode? [duplicate]

I know that port scanning can set off IDS systems on certain networks due to the suspicious traffic it generates. Can the usage of Wireshark be detected on a network? If so, will using it set off any alert systems, and can it be traced bac… Continue reading Can the usage of Wireshark be detected when sniffing for packets in promiscuous mode? [duplicate]

Can you hide the initial exploit despite complete visibility into the network traffic?

When someone tries to exploit a vulnerability either by sending traffic to the device directly or by making users click on malicious attachments, drive by exploits or other ways, is it possible you miss the initial attack vector even when … Continue reading Can you hide the initial exploit despite complete visibility into the network traffic?