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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · 3d

#Wireshark 4.6.0 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.

www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...

wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to Katherine Leese & Olivia Sarah Pulido, recipients of the #SharkFest’25 EUROPE Women in Tech Scholarship!

We're proud to support + celebrate rising talent in the #Wireshark community, and we can't wait to welcome them in Warsaw this November.

sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

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Terrible Maps @terriblemapshq.bsky.social · 22d

The drive so dull only Midwesterners survive it.

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · 26d

Wireshark + Stratoshark will always be free & open source.
Your donation helps:

• Keep development active & independent
• Host SharkFest & grow the community
• Maintain training, docs & global resources

If Wireshark has helped you, please consider donating: wiresharkfoundation.org/donate

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Aug 28

#Wireshark 4.4.9 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.

www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...

wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Aug 25

Dive into the world of TCP throughput with Kary Rogers’ insightful session!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJH...

Ready for hands-on learning and expert talks? Join us at SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, Poland (Nov 3–7, 2025)!

sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/

#sf25eu #Wireshark #TCP

10: Understanding TCP Throughput | Learn Wireshark @ SF22US (Kary Rogers)

YouTube video by SharkFest Wireshark Developer and User Conference

www.youtube.com

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) exam is here!

Prove your skills in packet analysis, troubleshooting, and protocol knowledge while advancing your career in IT Ops, SecOps, or DevOps.

Learn more & get certified: www.wireshark.org/certifications

#Wireshark #WCA #Certification #PacketAnalysis

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Aug 15

The SharkFest Women in Tech Scholarship helps make it possible for women to attend SharkFest’25 Europe in Warsaw this November. Connect with industry experts, learn hands-on skills, and become part of the Wireshark community!

Learn more: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...

#WomenInTech #sf25eu

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TracketPacer @tracketpacer.bsky.social · Jul 26

so anyway did u know there are ethernet sublayers other than the MAC & LLC? :)

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Josh Johnson @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social · Jul 26

When you strip away humanity

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ready to level up your packet analysis game? At SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn Wireshark & Stratoshark from experts who build and use them every day.

sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

#Wireshark #Stratoshark #sf25eu #PacketAnalysis #NetworkEngineering

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jul 16

#Wireshark 4.4.8 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.

www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...

wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jul 15

The SharkFest’25 EUROPE Women in Tech Scholarship is open!

This opportunity provides two women in networking, cybersecurity, or IT with full access to SharkFest in Warsaw covering pre-conference classes & conference registration (a total value of €3,335).‌

sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jul 14

If you open #Wireshark on its birthday you get an Easter egg.

You are sniffing the glue that holds the Internet together using Wireshark 4.5.0

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jul 14

Here’s a periodic reminder:

Supporting the Wireshark Foundation means ensuring Wireshark/Stratoshark remain free, open & continuously improved for everyone. Donations help cover essential infra, development & initiatives like SharkFest.

Everything helps, thank you!

wiresharkfoundation.org/donate

wiresharkfoundation.org

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jul 11

Just getting started with Wireshark?

Check out “Packet Capture 101” from @packetjay.bsky.social, this covers everything you need to know get up and running with Wireshark.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHW...

Want to learn live from experts? Join us at SharkFest'25 EUROPE!

sharkfest.wireshark.org

26: Packet Capture 101 | Learn Wireshark @ SF22US

YouTube video by SharkFest Wireshark Developer and User Conference

www.youtube.com

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TracketPacer @tracketpacer.bsky.social · Jun 29

for anyone who might’ve been wondering what that BERT vs traffic gen issue was… omfg 💀

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jun 23

Excited to be talking about & demoing #Stratoshark at #OSSummit on Tuesday!

ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...

Open Source Summit North America 2025: Bring the Power of Wireshark To Syscalls...

View more about this event at Open Source Summit North America 2025

ossna2025.sched.com

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jun 22

Pretty much every time I demo #Wireshark.

Presentation slide reading "Wireshark Speedrun" / "I expected the Wireshark guy to be better at using Wireshark."

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jun 12

Final call: this is your last chance to register for SharkFest’25 US!

Join #Wireshark creator @geraldcombs.bsky.social, internet legend Vint Cerf, and a global community of network engineers, analysts & educators for the ultimate deep dive into packets.

Register now: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jun 4

#Wireshark 4.4.7 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.

www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...

wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/

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Gerald Combs @geraldcombs.bsky.social · Jun 2

We founded the Wireshark Foundation's mission to help our community learn, grow, and understand their networks. I'm really excited that we're helping people advance their careers as well!

Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Wireshark Foundation proudly announces the official Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification! The WCA is designed so you stand out as a technical engineering powerhouse in the crowded field of IT Professionals.

Learn more: www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...

#Wireshark #WCA

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Wireshark Foundation proudly announces the official Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification! The WCA is designed so you stand out as a technical engineering powerhouse in the crowded field of IT Professionals.

Learn more: www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...

#Wireshark #WCA

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · May 15

Level up your TCP troubleshooting skills @ #SharkFest'25 US & EUROPE!

Join renowned expert @packetjay.bsky.social for Pre-Conference Class II: TCP Analysis Masterclass — deep dive into TCP behavior, performance bottlenecks & multi-point capture.

sharkfest.wireshark.org

#Wireshark

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Wireshark Foundation @wireshark.bsky.social · May 13

We’re honored to welcome Vint Cerf, a “Father of the Internet,” back to SharkFest!

Join us in Richmond, VA for SharkFest'25 US to hear his insights on the evolution of networking, the future of the internet & the role tools like #Wireshark play in understanding it all.

sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus

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