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Linksys Router default password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Tests for the linksys default account

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote Linksys device has its default password (no username / 'admin')
set.

A possible hacker may connect to it and reconfigure it using this account.

Solution : Connect to this port with a web browser, and click on the 'Password'
section to set a strong password
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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