SHODAN:  Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network automates port scanning, simplifies exploiting embedded devices

“The Register” reported on using SHODAN to pinpoint embedded devices that are not properly secured yesterday.  See http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/02/scada_search_engine_warning/ for details.  In summary, SHODAN can be used to quickly identify internet connected devices with known exploits.  For us, it points to yet another reason why mobile and embedded systems developers should harden their devices with the wolfSSL embedded SSL library and the yaSSL Embedded Web Server.