Security researchers and attackers use specific search syntax on Shodan to find these exposed cameras. Common Search Parameters
To make the raw output more organized and meaningful, use the --fields parameter to specify the data you want to see:
0;ffc;0;2cb; 0;908;0;f1; 0;88;0;98; 0;279;0;17a; 0;1247;0;b19; webcamxp 5 - Shodan Search %21%21EXCLUSIVE%21%21
Product Spotlight: A native desktop app to access Shodan using your API key. * KPN B.V. * Netherlands, Drachten. webcamxp 5 - Shodan Search
Disable port forwarding on your router for the WebcamXP server. * Netherlands, Drachten
Immediately set up user authentication in the WebcamXP settings to prevent unauthorized access to the stream.
18;write_to_target_document7;default0;a1;0;a1;18;write_to_target_document1b;_aWjuaanyCofDkPIPqKiO8Qg_100;57; 0;9c2;0;679; Security Implications of Exposed Software
Shodan is not a traditional search engine like Google. Instead of indexing webpages, Shodan scans the entire internet for devices connected to it—IoT devices, servers, routers, and IP cameras.
When these queries are executed, Shodan displays a map of IP addresses, geographic locations, internet service providers (ISPs), and open ports hosting active WebcamXP 5 instances. Security Implications of Exposed Software