To Block or not to Block? Impact and Analysis of Actively Blocking Shodan Scans

This paper details an experiment constructed to evaluate the effectiveness of blocking Shodan search engine scans in reducing overall attack traffic volumes. Shodan is considered to be part of an attacker's toolset, and there is a persistent perception that blocking Shodan Scans will reduce an...

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Andre Shori

October 22, 2018

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