Toshiba Software Auto-Update Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2296

Synopsis

The remote Toshiba %L is running the Toshiba auto-update client (Pinger.exe) that automatically connects to the Internet and downloads software from the Toshiba Software Upgrade FTP site.

Description

The remote Toshiba is running the Toshiba auto-update client (Pinger.exe) that automatically connects to the Internet and downloads software from the Toshiba Software Upgrade FTP site.

Solution

Ensure that such auto-updates match existing corporate policies.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 2296

Family: Generic

Published: 9/16/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015