A packet sniffer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) use your debit card information to purchase items illegally
B) assume your identity
C) steal your logons and passwords for various accounts
D) launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer

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A packet sniffer captures data packets traveling over a network, which can be used to steal information like logins and passwords, but it does not inherently have the capability to launch a DoS attack.

A Packet Sniffer Is a Program That Can Enable a Hacker