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TUTORIALS / OSINT

ADVANCED GOOGLE DORKING

DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER UPDATED: 3 WEEKS AGO

INTRODUCTION

Google Dorking (Google Hacking) uses advanced search operators to find exposed sensitive data, vulnerable systems, and misconfigured websites. This is a powerful OSINT technique used by both security researchers and attackers.

Google Dorking Results Example

ESSENTIAL OPERATORS

filetype:

Search for specific file extensions

filetype:pdf "confidential"

site:

Limit search to specific domain or subdomain

site:example.com inurl:admin

intitle:

Find pages with keywords in title

intitle:"index of" "backup"

inurl:

Find keywords in URL path

inurl:wp-admin site:gov

POWERFUL DORK EXAMPLES

Finding Exposed Databases

filetype:sql "MySQL dump" (pass|password|passwd|pwd)
intitle:"index of" "database.sql"
ext:log "password" | "username"

Configuration Files

filetype:env "DB_PASSWORD"
ext:config intext:db_password
intitle:"index of" ".git"

Vulnerable Cameras & IoT

inurl:/view/index.shtml
intitle:"Network Camera NetworkCamera"
inurl:8080 intitle:"Wi-Fi Router"

Email Harvesting

@domain.com filetype:xls
site:linkedin.com "email" site:target.com

AUTOMATION TOOLS

  • GHDB (Google Hacking Database): exploit-db.com database of dorks
  • LeakLooker: Automated dorking for exposed databases
  • Photon: Fast web crawler with built-in dorking

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Finding exposed data does NOT give you permission to access it. Always report vulnerabilities responsibly and never access systems without authorized permission.