STEM Dictionary

Information Technology:

Password Sniffing

Definition

using a software application to scan a computer or network for passwords

Sentence

Hackers can use password sniffing software to steal your information.

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This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 1104229, 1501756, and 1902474.