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How to Analyze packet captures and network taps

Jun 17, 2009 04:55 PM

Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust. In this episode, see how to analyze packet captures and network taps.

Mubix of Room362 comes down to the HakHouse to share his favorite tools for analyzing packet captures and network taps. Darren's toying around with netcat and music streaming while Shannon's got the skinny on the latest hacks for Wii Homebrew with system menu 4.0.

While Matt's busy moving into his new house Mubix of Room362 fills in with an awesome segment on analyzing data from packet captures or live network taps using Network Miner and Net Witness.

Darren's taking Chad's advice and using netcat with mpg123 to stream music from the console.

Plus Shannon has the skinny on unlocking your Wii and installing homebrew even if you're running the new System Menu 4.0.

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