["Graham Bloice" <graham.bloice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> If we assume that there is a 'sniffer' or 'key logger' somehow
> placed into my PC
> reporting continuously to an IP address, would Ethereal be the
> correct software
> to detect the traffic? How can I find out where the reports are

Ethereal will certainly be able to show what traffic is emanating from your
PC.  You will have to interpret it to decide whether it is undesired or not.

> going or where
> the bug is in my computer? Can I read or block these reports as
> they are leaving
> my PC?

Ethereal will not block traffic.  You will need a firewall or similar for
that.

Graham