In computer networking, promiscuous mode is a mode of operation in which a network device, such as a network interface card (NIC) or an adapter on a host system, can intercept and read in its entirety ...

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Sniffers are tools — sometimes referred to as network analyzers — commonly used for monitoring network traffic. The term packet sniffing refers to the technique of copying individual packets as they ...

The 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.