Using Shodan to Find and Exploit FTP Servers with Anonymous Access: A Step-by-Step Guide

This tutorial will walk you through a simple yet effective method to identify FTP servers that allow anonymous access. Anonymous FTP access is not recommended, especially if sensitive information is stored on the server, as it will enable anyone to connect to the server and view or download the files hosted there. Let’s dive into the steps involved in finding such servers and connecting to them.

Step 1: Understanding the Vulnerability

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) servers sometimes permit anonymous access, …

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