👉 Snooping is a term used in computer security to describe an attack where an attacker intercepts and analyzes data transmitted between two devices or systems. The goal of snooping is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data. The term "snoop" refers to the act of listening or observing without permission or knowledge. In computer security, it can refer to any action that involves listening in on communication between two systems or devices, which is