802.11 Sniffing -

802.11 sniffing, also known as Wi-Fi sniffing or packet sniffing, refers to the process of intercepting and analyzing wireless network traffic. It involves capturing and decoding wireless packets transmitted over the airwaves, allowing the attacker to eavesdrop on sensitive information, steal data, and compromise network security. 802.11 sniffing can be performed using various tools and techniques, including software-based sniffers, hardware-based sniffers, and malicious software.

Ethical sniffing is only permissible on: 802.11 sniffing

A standard Wi-Fi network card is designed to communicate only with a specific access point (AP) after authentication and association. It filters out packets not addressed to it. including software-based sniffers