By RecOsint | Dec 6, 2025
You Are Being Scanned Right Now. If you connect a new server or router to the internet, you don't have days to secure it. You have Minutes. – The Stat: Global threat sensors are now recording over 36,000 malicious scans per second. – The Source: These aren't humans; they are automated Botnets.
Security experts call this constant noise "Internet Background Radiation."Just like cosmic radiation in space, the internet is filled with random, automated traffic looking for: – Open Ports (22, 80, 443) – Default Passwords – Unpatched Software
"Spray and Pray" These bots don't care who you are. They care what you are. – Process: They scan every IP address in existence (0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255). – The Hit: If your home router responds with "Login: admin/admin," the bot automatically hacks it and adds it to its army.
In late 2025, the scanners shifted focus. They are aggressively hunting for: 1. IoT Devices: Cheap cameras and smart bulbs. 2. Cloud Databases: Misconfigured AWS buckets. 3. VPN Gateways: Unpatched remote access points.
The 5-Minute Rule A study showed that a "Honeypot" (fake vulnerable device) placed online attracts its first attack in just 5 Minutes. – Implication: Security is not a "later" problem. It must be active the moment you plug in the cable.
You cannot stop the scanning (it's public traffic). But you can stay invisible. – Change Defaults: Never use factory passwords. – Change Ports: Don't run SSH on port 22; move it to something random like 2222. – Firewall: Configure your firewall to DROP packets from unknown IPs, don't just "Reject" them (Be invisible).
The goal is to look like a "Black Hole." – Summary: If a scanner knocks on your door and gets no answer, it moves on. – Tip: Use services like Shodan Monitor to see what scanners can see about your IP.