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How Do I Read a Pcap File in Linux?

Marcus Vance • • 3 min read
How Do I Read a Pcap File in Linux?
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How do I open a PCAP file in Linux?

Since Wireshark can be accessed in Windows, MAC and Linux, these . pcap files can also be opened provided the appropriate applications used to open them are found on the system. Some common applications that can open . pcap files are Wireshark, WinDump, tcpdump, Packet Square – Capedit and Ethereal.

How do I read a PCAP file?

Procedure

  1. Select the event and click the PCAP icon.
  2. Right-click the PCAP icon for the event and select More Options > View PCAP Information.
  3. Double-click the event that you want to investigate, and then select PCAP Data > View PCAP Information from the event details toolbar.
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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.