Definition of a sniffer

sniffer

noun

• computer program which secretly intercepts traffic on a network, usu. for the purpose of exploiting computer security.

  Last edited on Aug 30 2003. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.

• a person who uses a sniffer computer program.

  Last edited on Aug 30 2003. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003.

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turd sniffer	Definitions include: to get into someone's business

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