SHODAN (Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network)
Shodan [Sentient Hyper-Optimised Data Access Network] What is Shodan? Shodan is a search engine that lets you search for various types of servers connected to the Internet using a variety of filters. These servers can be webcams, routers, servers, etc. Shodan collects data mostly on web servers, as well as FTP, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, IMAP, SMTP, SIP, and RTSP. Shodan is often referred to as the “Google for hackers”. The website began as John Matherly’s pet project, based on the fact that a large number of devices and computer systems are connected to the Internet. The name Shodan comes from the video game character SHODAN. It was launched in 2009. What does Shodan do? Shodan is designed to map and gather information about Internet-connected devices and systems. Sometimes also referred to as a search engine for the Internet Of Things, this database lets millions of internet-connected devices, along with details about what the device is, where it is located, and if it is still usin