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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Default password 'swift' for account 'swift'

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs into the remote host

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The account 'swift' has the password 'swift'. A possible hacker may use it to
gain further rights on this system.

Network Security Threat Level: High
Solution : Set a password for this account or disable it

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Michel Arboi

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