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Shodan spotlights Brussels ASN AS5432 in infosec circles
Original: ASN: AS5432 Location: Brussels, BE Added: 2026-09-20T17:05 # shodansafari # infosec
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.
Why now: Infosec researchers are currently popularising a trend of browsing and discussing ASNs via Shodan, drawing attention to major networks like this Brussels-registered one.
Evidence
- ASN: AS5432 Location: Brussels, BE Added: 2026-09-20T17:05 # shodansafari # infosec · shodansafari@infosec.exchange · 1
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2341013