Sniffing hub

A sniffing hub is a network device that captures and monitors all data passing through a network segment. Unlike regular hubs that simply forward data to connected devices, a sniffing hub is designed to intercept and analyze the data packets, enabling an observer to see information like emails, passwords, or other sensitive data transmitted within the network. It's often used for network troubleshooting or maliciously for eavesdropping. Essentially, it acts like a "listening device" on a network, making it a useful tool for network administrators or potential attackers, depending on how it's used.