OT Devices Exposed Online Without Authentication – Research Disclosure

https://medium.com/@hacker_might/500-ot-devices-exposed-online-without-login-an-ethical-deep-5d6be16200fd

No lab. No physical device. Just internet-facing OT systems and one curious mind.

This research started with a simple Fofa query and turned into the discovery of over 500 industrial OT devices exposed online — no login, no authentication. All found remotely, responsibly reported, and disclosed for public awareness.

It proves one thing: you don’t need access to hardware to uncover real-world OT risks — just the right mindset and the will to look deeper.