On 20/10/2014 07:46, Maxim Dounin wrote:
I always wonder why people think that hiding versions improves
security.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_through_obscurity


Usually this is done as a preventive measure against 0days if you're not around to fix stuff for instance. automated scanners will scan for a certain version. If it's not available, you have a time buffer when you can patch your stuff, without popping on automated scanners.

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