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In which layer of the OSI model does a sniffer operate?

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Penetration Testing Foundations & Reconnaissance

Question

In which layer of the OSI model does a sniffer operate?

Options

  • ANetwork layer
  • BSession layer
  • CPresentation layer
  • DData link layer

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#network sniffing#OSI model#data link layer#packet capture
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