Selfishnet v0.1 Beta is a portable Windows utility that uses ARP spoofing to intercept, throttle, or block the bandwidth of other devices connected to a local network. It requires WinPcap drivers, administrator privileges, and is often flagged by security software due to its methods. For a demonstration of the setup process, view the video at YouTube.
Because this software is no longer updated and is frequently hosted on unofficial mirror sites, installers for "SelfishNet v0.1 Beta" or "v0.2" often contain bundled malware or trojans. Technical analysis of these files on platforms like Hybrid Analysis frequently shows suspicious behavior flags. Hybrid Analysis modern alternative that is safer for current versions of Windows? SelfishNetv0.2-beta_vista.exe - Hybrid Analysis
sudo arpspoof -i eth0 -t 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.1
SelfishNet v0.1 Beta appeared on underground forums like Hackforums.net and RaGEZONE. The developer(s) never claimed credit. The readme file (written in broken English, likely translated from Italian or Spanish) read: "Why share when you can dominate? This tool use ARP spoofing to tell the router you are the most important guy. Others can wait." selfishnet v0.1 beta
Because v0.1 beta was an early release, it often crashed under heavy load, had memory leaks, and sometimes broke the entire network for everyone—including the attacker. But for controlled environments, it worked beautifully.
The software is primarily known for its ability to discover all devices connected to a network and allow the user to limit their upload/download speeds Selfishnet v0
Cooperative protocols (e.g., AODV, OLSR) assume all nodes forward packets altruistically. However, real-world nodes may act selfishly to save resources. Existing simulators (NS-3, OMNeT++) require extensive configuration. SelfishNet v0.1 Beta fills the gap with a minimal, focused simulation environment.
Open the program and select your network interface (your Wi-Fi or Ethernet card). The Anonymous Coder SelfishNet v0
: Using such tools on networks you do not own may violate terms of service or local laws regarding unauthorized network interference. or details on newer versions like SelfishNet v3?