Gerald Combs
@geraldcombs.bsky.social
Creator & lead developer of Wireshark. Works at Sysdig. He / him.
Pro tip: Putting a knot in your conference badge lanyard raises it up & makes it easier to read.
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Pro tip: Putting a knot in your conference badge lanyard raises it up & makes it easier to read.
Random library author: "We don't have very many Windows users."
Me, tallying Wireshark's download statistics: "Pretty sure you do."
Me, tallying Wireshark's download statistics: "Pretty sure you do."
October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Random library author: "We don't have very many Windows users."
Me, tallying Wireshark's download statistics: "Pretty sure you do."
Me, tallying Wireshark's download statistics: "Pretty sure you do."
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
October 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
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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
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
October 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
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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The drive so dull only Midwesterners survive it.
September 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The drive so dull only Midwesterners survive it.
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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
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
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
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
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
August 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
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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
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
August 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
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
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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
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
August 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
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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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
Learn more: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...
#WomenInTech #sf25eu
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
Learn more: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...
#WomenInTech #sf25eu
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so anyway did u know there are ethernet sublayers other than the MAC & LLC? :)
July 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
so anyway did u know there are ethernet sublayers other than the MAC & LLC? :)
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When you strip away humanity
July 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When you strip away humanity
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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
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu
#Wireshark #Stratoshark #sf25eu #PacketAnalysis #NetworkEngineering
July 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu
#Wireshark #Stratoshark #sf25eu #PacketAnalysis #NetworkEngineering
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
July 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
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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...
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...
July 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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...
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...
If you open #Wireshark on its birthday you get an Easter egg.
July 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If you open #Wireshark on its birthday you get an Easter egg.
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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
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
July 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
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
Reposted by Gerald Combs
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
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
July 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
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
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for anyone who might’ve been wondering what that BERT vs traffic gen issue was… omfg 💀
June 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
for anyone who might’ve been wondering what that BERT vs traffic gen issue was… omfg 💀
Excited to be talking about & demoing #Stratoshark at #OSSummit on Tuesday!
ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...
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
June 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Excited to be talking about & demoing #Stratoshark at #OSSummit on Tuesday!
ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...
ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...
Pretty much every time I demo #Wireshark.
June 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Pretty much every time I demo #Wireshark.
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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
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
June 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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
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
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
June 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
#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/
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
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!
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
Learn more: www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...
#Wireshark #WCA
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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!
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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
Learn more: www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...
#Wireshark #WCA
June 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
Learn more: www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...
#Wireshark #WCA