Unusual HTTP Plaintext Password

Web-based applications and servers are often misconfigured to send and receive traffic over HTTP instead of HTTPS. Servers that accept plaintext passwords over HTTP increase the risk of exposing credentials to attackers that capture traffic through network sniffing. Clients that send plaintext passwords over HTTP with Basic authentication (RFC 7617) increase the risk of exposing their credentials to malicious websites. Harden your network environment by enabling the TLS protocol on servers.

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