What is Shodan (and why does it matter)?

Experts often warn that smart devices could be a security risk, allowing hackers to break into home networks to steal data or cause disruption. But just how serious is the problem? Possibly worse than most of us realize.

Insecure devices are (really) easy to find

Back in 2009 a smart device fan called John Matherly set up a database to collect information about publicly accessible devices. Known as ‘Shodan’, this database lists millions of internet-connected devices, along with details about …

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