

Live data can even be collected from several different network interfaces at the same time. This data can be viewed in real-time or through stored files. Wireshark's information logs will highlight behavioral aberrations on networks of all sizes. Currently, we list only the Microsoft Windows (32-bit, 64-bit versions and portable versions) and the Mac OS X versions. Note: The project name before 2006 was " Ethereal", however, due to trademark issues it was renamed in May 2006 into Wireshark.

Wireshark is open-source, meaning tech aficionados can improve its capabilities as time progresses. Countless developers have contributed to today's version. The software's origins stem all the way back to 1998.

Wireshark software is a network protocol analyzer used across an array of industries.
