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Nikto

False positive results

S Scanning Low

🔴 Error Message

Nikto reporting issues that are not real

📖 What This Means

Signature-based detection has false positives.

🔧 Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Verify each finding manually
  2. Use -Format xml for structured output
  3. Focus on high-risk findings

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