17 Questions
What is the purpose of the Google dork 'inurl:_cpanel/forgotpwd' in Ethical Hacking?
To exploit weaknesses in password resets to take over cPanel
What is the logical operator used to include exact matches in Google search?
Double quote (" " )
What is the primary purpose of using phpMyAdmin in Ethical Hacking?
To compromise data through MySQL administration
What is the Google dork used to find sensitive government documents?
allintitle: restricted filetype:doc site:gov
What is the logical operator used to exclude keywords in Google search?
NOT
What is the primary purpose of using Google dork in Ethical Hacking?
To compromise data and take over control of websites
What is the purpose of the Google Hacking Database?
To serve as an authoritative source for querying the google search engine
Which of the following is used to include single-character wildcards in Google search queries?
Period (.)
What is the primary goal of using dork queries in Google Hacking?
To detect and report sensitive information on the web
What is the relationship between the Exploit Database and the Google Hacking Database?
Both databases are used for searching vulnerable software
What is the purpose of using parentheses in Google search queries?
To group queries and use logical operators
What can be used to restrict access to private areas, in addition to user and password authentication?
IP-based restrictions
What is a primary function of Google Hacking Database (GHDB) queries?
To extract sensitive information from public servers
Why is it essential to run regular vulnerability scans against your site?
To identify and patch vulnerabilities
What can be used to request the removal of sensitive content from search engine results?
Google Search Console
What is a possible way to detect sensitive information on public servers?
By using Google Hacking Database (GHDB) queries
What is a database that provides a list of popular dorks?
Exploit DB Dorks database
Study Notes
Google Dorking and Ethical Hacking
- Google Dorking is a method of compromising data using phpMyAdmin for MySQL administration over the web.
- The dork "Index of" inurl:phpmyadmin can be used to find vulnerable targets.
cPanel Password Reset
- Another dork, inurl:_cpanel/forgotpwd, can be used to exploit weaknesses in password resets and take over cPanels.
Government Documents
- Sensitive government documents can be exposed on the internet using dorks, such as allintitle: restricted filetype:doc site:gov.
Logical Operators and Symbols in Google Search
- AND (or +) is used to include keywords in search queries.
- NOT (or –) is used to exclude keywords.
- OR (or |) is used to include keywords where either one keyword or another is matched.
- Tilde (~) is used to include synonyms and similar words.
- Double quote (“) is used to include exact matches.
- Period (.) is used to include single-character wildcards.
- Asterisk (*) is used to include single-word wildcards.
- Parenthesis (()) is used to group queries.
Google Hacking Database
- The Google Hacking Database (GHDB) is an authoritative source for querying the Google search engine.
- GHDB is an index of search queries (dorks) used to find publicly available information, intended for pentesters and security researchers.
What Can a Hacker Do with Google Dorking?
- Error messages containing sensitive information can be found.
- Files containing passwords can be accessed.
- Sensitive directories can be discovered.
- Pages containing logon portals can be found.
- Pages containing network or vulnerability data can be accessed.
- Server vulnerabilities can be identified.
- Software version information can be obtained.
- Web application source code can be accessed.
- Connected IoT devices and their control panels can be discovered.
Preventing Google Dorks
- Protect private areas with user and password authentication and IP-based restrictions.
- Run regular vulnerability scans against your site to detect common Google Dorks queries.
- Run regular dork queries against your own website to detect exposed information.
- Encrypt sensitive information to prevent exposure.
- Request removal of sensitive content exposed using Google Search Console.
Learn about using Google Dorks for reconnaissance and exploiting weaknesses in PHPMyAdmin and cPanel password resets. Discover how to take control of websites and cPanels using these methods.
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