ettercap

If there is a part of the digital space that is insecure is communication via a network. Unless you have high-end security parameters then you will have a third-party who monitors all you do include the exchange of texts. Before you know it, he has hacked information for malicious use. This is the reason people employ digital security experts to use various security systems to safeguard the network against unauthorized access. This is an app designed for this purpose. The app detects and disconnects any strange connections.

This utility can capture packets within a network and act as a “man in the middle”. It is a tool with a package of many parameters with specific functions but with an overall goal of network protection. In most cases, these threats are a result lack of certification and permission which the app tends to sort. Once it detects, it goes further to run an analysis to determine the entry point and the weak area of the network for further action- tightening the security systems. This is an app for experts, novices definitely will find the app strange and cumbersome to use. Even advanced users can use the help file supported on the interface to navigate through the app to get the full functionality of all the features.

ettercap is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in network monitoring category and is available to all software users as a free download.