Wireshark

Wireshark is a powerful open-source network protocol analyzer used by network engineers, security professionals, and developers to capture and inspect network traffic in real-time. It allows users to see detailed information about every packet traveling across their network, making it essential for troubleshooting network issues, analyzing security incidents, and understanding network behavior. Wireshark supports hundreds of protocols and provides powerful filtering and search capabilities. It's widely used in both professional IT environments and educational settings to learn about network fundamentals.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Great news: Wireshark now has a native Universal Binary version available. Update to Wireshark 4.6.5 or later, which includes full Apple Silicon support while maintaining compatibility with Intel Macs. This has been confirmed running natively on multiple Mac machines in the Rosetta Check community. Download the latest version from the official Wireshark website to get the native build and ensure you receive ongoing updates and security patches.