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Analytics

BitTorrent Web Client Detection

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2872

Synopsis

The remote host is running software which should be authorized with respect to corporate policy.

Description

The remote host is running a Bittorrent client. BitTorrent is a client application that allows users to quickly download files from multiple locations.

Solution

Ensure that BitTorrent is allowed with respect to corporate policies and guidelines.

See Also

http://www.bittorrent.com

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 2872

Published: 5/2/2005

Updated: 1/15/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:bittorrent:bittorrent