Shodan is a unique search engine designed to discover Internet-connected devices. Unlike traditional search engines like Google, which index website content, Shodan focuses on devices and services accessible through open ports.
Security expert Jan Kopriva, who monitors global server activity, noticed a sharp decline in the number of public servers in Russia starting in August. The throttling affected various server types, including HTTPS, SSH, and DNS. Specifically, Kopriva writes that the biggest drop was seen on the TCP/7547 port associated with the CWMP protocol, which is used by Internet service providers to manage routers remotely.
Kopriva explains the sharp decline in this port with the claim that providers themselves may begin to limit access to Shodan.
Source: Ferra
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