Proximus

Cybersecurity commentators on Mastodon are highlighting autonomous system number AS5432, registered in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the ongoing 'shodansafari' trend where researchers walk through Shodan's internet-wide scanner data network by network. AS5432 belongs to Proximus, Belgium's former national telecom operator, whose large infrastructure footprint makes it a frequent subject of such browsing exercises among infosec enthusiasts.