Search engine for data breaches are a valuable resource for cybersecurity researchers, as they provide access to a wealth of information that would be otherwise difficult to find. However, not all search engines are created equal. Specialized search engines, such as Shodan (the “search engine for Internet-connected devices”), ExploitDB (an index of exploits), and HaveIBeenPwned (a service to check if an email address has been compromised in a data breach) allow users to gain valuable insights into malware, vulnerabilities, and more.

Whether you’re researching an attacker, preparing for an assessment, or conducting due diligence, these tools will make your life easier.

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As penetration testers, we often need to discover the services and ports exposed on servers, including IoT and industrial control systems. Shodan’s Xmap and Wmap scanning technology makes this easy to do. The service also allows users to filter by device type, username, password, and vulnerability.

Fofa searches for IoT devices and servers by IP address, domain name, or hostname, as well as scanning for configuration files, open ports, software version, and more. It uses signatures or patterns to identify IoT vulnerabilities, which are then displayed in a curated report.

This France-based search engine provides a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream search engines. It’s developed by ex-Google and NSA engineers, and promises to keep users out of the ‘filter bubble’ while protecting their privacy. It encrypts your queries, and routes them via remote servers so that search engines can’t track you non-consensually.