launch.yahoo.com Streaming Client Detection (deprecated)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2525

Synopsis

The remote client is streaming video or audio from the Yahoo Launch servers.

Description

The remote client is streaming video or audio from the Yahoo Launch servers. Yahoo Launch is a service that allows Yahoo users to download and view videos and songs from a variety of artists. This can potentially impact performance of bandwidth and user productivity.

Solution

Ensure that this activity is sanctioned by policy and guidelines regarding acceptable network usage.

See Also

http://launch.yahoo.com

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 2525

Family: Generic

Published: 8/18/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015