Shodan – The search engine for IoT
Shodan isn’t your typical search engine. Instead of searching for websites, Shodan scans the internet for devices. From webcams to traffic lights, if it’s connected to the internet, Shodan aims to find it. Given the explosive growth of IoT devices, understanding and leveraging Shodan becomes pivotal for anyone in the cybersecurity and OSINT domain.
While Google helps you find websites, Shodan helps you find devices. It’s designed to see the internet from a device’s perspective. Whether it’s a smart fridge, an Industrial Control System (ICS), or even a city’s power grid, if these are improperly secured and connected online, they’ll likely show up on Shodan.
Getting started with Shodan
To harness the capabilities of Shodan, do the following:
- Head to the Shodan website (https://www.shodan.io/) and create an account.
- Once registered, you’ll gain access to the search interface...
