Packet injection (also known as forging packets or spoofing packets) is a computer networking term that refers to the process of interfering with an established network connection, by means of constructing packets to appear as if they are part of the normal communication stream. The packet injection process allows an unknown third party to disrupt or intercept packets from the consenting parties that are communicating, which can lead to degradation or blockage of users' ability to utilize certain network services or protocols. Packet injection is commonly used in man in the middle attacks and denial of service attacks.
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