: Domains mimicking legitimate services (e.g., a fake PayPal login URL found within the DNS queries). Typical File Content

: Regular intervals of communication to a Command & Control (C2) server.

: The actual message or data snippet being sent, often "defanged" or modified for safety in training scenarios.

: The file converts complex binary packet data into readable ASCII text. It usually highlights protocols like HTTP, DNS, or TCP, allowing analysts to spot suspicious activity, such as unauthorized domain requests or cleartext passwords.

: Large amounts of data being sent to an external IP.

While the exact contents vary by the specific lab, a standard "full capture" text file usually includes: : When the packet was recorded.