To replicate the search (for ethical, defensive purposes only), use the following Shodan query:
"WebcamXP 5" port:8080 -401
Breakdown:
Alternatively, a broader query:
title:"WebcamXP 5" http.title:"WebcamXP"
| Filter | Purpose |
|--------|---------|
| country:US | Restrict by country |
| city:"London" | Restrict by city |
| org:"ISP Name" | Filter by ISP |
| after:2026-01-01 | Recently discovered |
If you search for "webcamxp 5" on Shodan today, you will find thousands of results. But why are researchers tagging these as "new"? webcamxp 5 shodan search new
The reality is a bit more nuanced than a software update.
Shodan itself is legal; it merely indexes what is voluntarily exposed to the public internet. However, accessing a WebcamXP 5 stream you find via Shodan – especially if it shows private spaces – can violate: To replicate the search (for ethical, defensive purposes
Security researchers use these searches to notify victims. Attackers use them for voyeurism, extortion, or corporate espionage.