Question

What is p2p sniffing? how to avoid it or how to prevent it ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Sniffing is a process of monitoring and capturing all data packets passing through given network. Sniffers are used by network/system administrator to monitor and troubleshoot network traffic. Attackers use sniffers to capture data packets containing sensitive information such as password, account information etc.

encryption is your best bet for protecting yourself from potential packet sniffers.

Using HTTPS, the secure version of HTTP will prevent packet sniffers from seeing the traffic on the websites you are visiting.

To make sure you are using HTTPS, check the upper left corner of your browser.

One effective way to protect yourself from packet sniffers is to tunnel your connectivity a virtual private network, or a VPN.