Thoughts on Vulnerability Response in the Era of the Vulnpocalypse and PHP2Shell
After "Black October," ARC researcher Himaja Motheram reflects on how well we're protecting aging software in the face of emerging AI threats.
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FTP Exposure Brief: Examining the 55-Year-Old Protocol Used by Millions
Censys reveals nearly 6M FTP hosts still online in 2026, with 2.45M showing no encryption. Explore FTP exposure risks, TLS adoption gaps, and why legacy defaults remain a security concern.
Exposure Brief: Iranian-Linked Wiper Attack on Global Medtech Firm Stryker
Handala's wiper cyberattack destroyed Stryker Corporation's global Windows environment via suspected Microsoft Intune compromise. Explore the Iran-linked threat intelligence and key defenses.
New Protocol Scanners: Shining a Light on Remote Access Tools, ICS Controllers, and More
Censys announces 8 new protocol scanners including Cisco NSI, Adobe Flash Socket Policy, MikroTik RouterOS, RustDesk & more. Discover exposed services and hidden infrastructure risks.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Tracking Bulletproof Hosting and Abused RDP Infrastructure
Discover how bulletproof hosting fuels cybercrime and how RDP certificate artifacts enable threat detection at scale. Research by Censys on tracking abuse-tolerant infrastructure.
Tracking AyySSHush: a Newly Discovered ASUS Router Botnet Campaign
Discover AyySSHush, a stealthy ASUS router botnet compromising 4,500+ devices globally. Learn how it abuses firmware features to persist across resets and evade detection.
How Professional Development Fuels My Research
Discover how Censys supports professional growth for security researchers. Learn how $2,000 in annual development funds fuels certifications, courses & career advancement. Join our team!
Using Censys to Track the Murdoc Botnet Campaign Targeting AVTECH Cameras and Huawei Routers
Murdoc Mirai botnet targets AVTECH cameras & Huawei HG532 routers via known CVEs. See live infection data, C2 servers, and steps to secure exposed devices.
A Closer Look at Healthcare Cybersecurity Trends: New Research Shared at Health-ISAC Fall Americas Summit
Censys reveals cybersecurity risks across 500,000+ healthcare assets. Discover critical vulnerabilities, cyber hygiene gaps, and misconfigurations threatening patient data.
The Global State of Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) Exposures on Public-Facing Networks
Censys research reveals 14,004 exposed healthcare devices online, risking patient data breaches. Learn how DICOM, EMR/EHR exposures threaten security and what to do.