Heh...I haven't heard that term as described in this message.
Snarfing is an old file transfer protocol we used with the WWIV software
back in the glory days of BBSing. SNARF was a program that would dial a BBS
running WWIV and ask for a file available from its download section
automatically. This was fast and efficient, especially for dialing long
distance numbers, as one wouldn't have to log in as a user (or fill out a
new user application if they weren't already a member of the BBS) and
manipulate through the menus to get the to the download section and find the
file they wanted.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Keepper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 7:01 PM
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Subject: Fw: 'Snarfing'
----- Original Message -----
From: Ben Keepper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 6:54 PM
Subject: 'Snarfing'
> "Snarfing"
>
> Not sure if this is the correct term, but I've heard it several times of
> late. It seems to refer to the ability to take control of a session from
> someone else and essentially spoof their identity.
>
> How do "attackers" monitor these sessions and what tools do they use to
> monitor and take control?
>
> Is this "attack" a danger only to certain protocols?
>
> What are the defenses against this attack?
>
> Any discussion is appreciated.
>
> Ben
>
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