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The Shodan tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the risks of default passwords on internet-connected systems, as highlighted in US-CERT alerts. Shodan is a search engine that scans the internet for exposed devices, making it a tool for identifying systems with weak security. The tagged content focuses on how attackers use Shodan to find devices with factory-default credentials, emphasizing the need to change default passwords and restrict network access. This is particularly relevant for critical infrastructure, embedded systems, and IoT devices. The discussions provide guidance on mitigating these risks and understanding the broader implications of internet-facing device exposure.
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TA13-175A: Risks of Default Passwords on the Internet
Original release date: June 24, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using password authentication accessible from the internet may be affected. Critical infrastructure and other important embedded systems, appliances, and devices are of particular concern. Overview Attackers can easily...- News
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- access control authentication critical infrastructure default passwords document scanning incident management internet risks iot security malware network access operational security password change password management password policy remote access security shodan unique passwords vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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TA13-175A: Risks of Default Passwords on the Internet
Original release date: April 10, 2013 | Last revised: June 24, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using password authentication accessible from the internet may be affected. Critical infrastructure and other important embedded systems, appliances, and devices are of particular concern...- News
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- access control authentication critical infrastructure default passwords firmware industrial control systems iot security multi-factor authentication network access network equipment password change password management public key remote access router security security risks shodan vulnerability scanning
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- Forum: Security Alerts