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Yahoo!Messenger is installed

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if Yahoo!Messenger is installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Yahoo!Messenger - an instant messenging software, which may not be suitable
for a business environment - is installed on the remote host. If its use
is not compatible with your corporate policy, you should de-install it.

Solution : Uninstall this software
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 2299, 4162, 4163, 4164, 4173, 4837, 4838, 5579, 6121

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