SANS Institute has published a detailed tutorial on Google Dorks – a specific search method used by cybersecurity experts to obtain sensitive information from the web. Google Dorks are more complex Google search queries that utilise Google’s search abilities to find particular elements such as uncovered databases containing vulnerabilities and exposed sensitive documents. This is categorised into three main types:
- Basic Dorks
- Advanced Dorks
- Meta Dorks
Basic Dorks are simple queries that reveal basic vulnerabilities while advanced Dorls target specific information such as login pages or database queries.
Meta Dorks Meta Dorks search for metadata associated with files. Meta Dorks allows users to refine their search queries to target specific types of information. These dorks are used to find vulnerabilities or exposed data that may not be easily accessible through a basic search.
Advanced Dorks are more complex search queries that target specific types of information. These dorks are used to find vulnerabilities or exposed data that may not be easily accessible through basic searches.
Google Dorks emphasises how they can be used by attackers with malicious intent. Make the use of secure permissions and ethical practices a focus to assure safe handling and avoid leaking of confidential data. The practices of using the best Google Dorks include their syntax understanding, tuning in search queries and joining two tools using Google Dorks.
In addition, it offers actual cases where a Google Dork technique is used in cybersecurity so that the audience receives an understanding that the technique can be used to identify vulnerabilities in websites, uncover information from databases stored on the internet and discover contents of confidential documents. The paper will also deal with the issue of Google Dorks in relation to privacy.
