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Do you show up on Shodan? The risks of internet-exposed OT to local governments
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Operational Technology (OT) used by local governments is often exposed to the internet and discoverable via the Shodan search engine, creating significant security risks. This exposure enables adversaries to perform reconnaissance uninhibited, potentially leading to operational disruptions through weakly secured protocols like Modbus/TCP and third-party remote access pathways.
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Local government OT infrastructure is openly visible online and vulnerable; you must audit your internet exposure immediately to prevent attackers from entering through overlooked remote access points or legacy protocols.
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