Nikto Web Scanner Detected
This rule detects the use of the Nikto web scanner by identifying the 'Nikto' string in the HTTP User-Agent header. Nikto is a common open-source web server scanner that performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including dangerous files/CGIs, outdated server software, and other problems. Detection of Nikto typically indicates reconnaissance activity against a web application or server.
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