IoT search engines: curse or blessing?
Are IoT search engines like Shodan or Censys a blessing or a curse? An ESET security expert takes a critical look at Shodan and Censys. Shodan and Censys are search engines for the Internet of Things (IoT). With these portals, devices and systems can be permanently connected to the Internet. These include, for example, surveillance cameras, webcams, servers, PCs, smart home systems, industrial controls or various network components. Both services see themselves as helpers to improve IT security. Security solutions for companies and private users, however, recognize these queries as potential attacks. In his current article "Shodan and Censys - Friend or ...