Nessus Agent Glitch: Tenable’s Update Goes Offline, Fixes Rolled Out
Tenable has disabled Nessus Agent versions 10.8.0 and 10.8.1 after discovering they went offline during updates. The fix? Upgrade to 10.8.2 or downgrade to 10.7.3. It’s like a software version of musical chairs, except everyone wants to sit on 10.8.2 before the music stops.
Hot Take:
Tenable gets a New Year surprise! Their Nessus scanner agents decided to take a little holiday break, going offline just when we need them most. It’s like they made a New Year’s resolution to be less available and more elusive. But fret not, Tenable’s got a new version ready to whip those agents back into shape, just in time for the cybersecurity dance-off!
Key Points:
- Nessus Agent versions 10.8.0 and 10.8.1 caused agents to go offline after plugin updates.
- Tenable paused plugin updates while investigating the issue.
- Version 10.8.2 has been released, fixing the problem.
- Affected users are advised to upgrade to version 10.8.2 or downgrade to 10.7.3.
- The root cause of the issue remains undisclosed by Tenable.
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