The most helpful about Shodan to me is to help me discover various internet-facing devices and systems, including servers, routers. This visibility allows me to identify potential assets that might be exposed to the internet and not only my own asset but it has ability to show the reputable of an IP address to help me in cybersecurity field as analyst. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The downsides are is the information available on Shodan could be used by threat actors for malicious purposes, such as identifying potential targets for cyberattacks or unauthorized access. Shodan powerful features are also available to threat actors that might use toward my own assets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.