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ICQ is installed

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if ICQ is installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

There is an instant messaging client installed on the remote Windows
host.

Description :

ICQ is installed on the remote host. ICQ is an instant messaging
client for Windows that also includes some peer-to-peer file sharing
features. As such, it may not be suitable for use in a business
environment.

See also :

http://www.icq.com/

Solution :

Remove this software if its use does not match your corporate security
policy.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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