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Last updated: November 2026
Use of Site
You may browse and use this website for informational purposes. You agree not to misuse the site, attempt to disrupt service, or attempt unauthorized access to any system.
No Professional Advice
Content on this site is provided for general informational and research purposes. It is not legal, financial, or professional security advice. Verify guidance in your own environment before relying on it.
Research and Tools
The Observatory and blog describe observations from decoy services, not confirmed compromise of third-party systems. Open-source tools linked here have their own licenses and documentation. Publishing this material does not authorize testing systems you do not own or have permission to assess.
Authorization and Ethical Conduct
Security testing requires explicit permission and a clearly defined scope. Do not use material from this site to access or disrupt systems without authorization.
Research Data
Public sensor summaries are delayed and reviewed before publication. Monthly SSH geography publishes qualifying public source IP addresses and estimated country and network information. Credentials, private session details, and raw captured files are not published. See the methodology for the limits of those summaries.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, site text, graphics, and logos are owned by VardrSec. Code in linked repositories is governed by each repository's license; third-party material belongs to its respective owners.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, VardrSec is not liable for damages resulting from the use or inability to use this site. Research findings and tools are provided without a guarantee that they are complete or suitable for a particular purpose.
Changes to Terms
These terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practice or legal requirements. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updated terms. Material changes will be noted with an updated "last modified" date.
Contact
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