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Servers
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Printers
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Webcams
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Traffic lights
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Security cameras
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Control systems
How Does Shodan Work ?
In a nutshell, the algorithm Shodan uses runs like this:
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Generate a random IPv4 address.
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Collect a real-time list of connected devices online.
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Query a supported port.
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Check the IPv4 address on the port.
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Grab a service banner. It means practically that Shodan identifies the following info:
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Geographic location
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Default username and passwords
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IP address
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Software version
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Make and model
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Repeat.
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Port 554 – Real Time Streaming Protocol
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Port 5060 – SIP
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Port 25 – SMTP
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Port 161 – SNMP
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Port 23 – Telnet
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Port 993 – IMAP
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Port 22 – SSH
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Port 21 – FTP
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Ports 8443, 443, 8080, and 80 – HTTPS/HTTP
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