The observed command is to fetch Nessus plugins. However, the irregular filename ( all20targz ) raises suspicion of a typo or potential malware masquerading as a plugin pack. Do not trust this file unless its cryptographic signature is verified against Tenable’s GPG key.
💡 Always verify your file with an MD5 checksum before installation to ensure the archive was not corrupted during download. If you'd like, I can help you with: Finding the exact nessuscli commands for your specific OS. Troubleshooting an update that failed or "stuck" at 0%. Setting up a local plugin mirror for multiple scanners. Update Tenable Nessus Manager Plugins on an Offline System
Tenable provides an MD5 or SHA256 checksum. Validate it:
This procedure is typically required in environments where the Nessus scanner does not have direct internet access to fetch updates automatically, or when a specific version of plugins must be staged across multiple scanners for consistency.