Python Packet Sniffer

A simple packet sniffer built with Python and Scapy for educational purposes.
The script can capture live network traffic, stop when an ICMP packet is detected, save packets into a .pcap file, and read captured packets later.

Developed by ExileSec

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This project is intended for educational and ethical use only. Capturing network traffic without permission may violate laws and privacy policies.

Features

• Live packet sniffing using Scapy
• Stops automatically when an ICMP packet is detected
• Saves captured packets into a .pcap file
• Reads and displays saved packet captures
• Beginner-friendly networking project

Requirements

Install Scapy before running:

pip install scapy

Example Output

1: sniff
2: read

>> 1