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awesome-google-dorks

A comprehensive cheat-sheet for using Google Dorks to enhance OSINT and penetration testing efforts.

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About This Tool

🔍 Awesome Google Dorks cheat-sheet for pentesters and OSINT investigators—search operators, examples and security tips for ethical Google hacking.

Primary Use Case

This tool is used by pentesters and OSINT investigators to efficiently gather information using advanced Google search queries. It provides categorized Google Dorks and practical examples to streamline the process of ethical hacking and information gathering.

Key Features

Curated list of Google Dorks for information gathering
Categorized queries for files, configs, and credentials
Example workflows for OSINT and penetration tests
Scripts and templates to parse search results
Compiled cheat-sheets and sample configs

Insights & Recommendations

Ensure to use this tool ethically and with explicit permission when accessing information. Always verify access rights before proceeding with any findings.

Installation

Download the release archive from the Releases page.
Extract to a working directory.
Inspect scripts before running.
Use a sandbox or virtual machine to run any automation scripts.

Usage

site:example.com inurl:wp-login.php

Limit results to a specific domain and match URLs containing 'wp-login.php'.

filetype:env "DB_PASSWORD"

Search for files with .env extension containing 'DB_PASSWORD'.

intitle:"index of" /backup

Find pages with titles containing 'index of' and '/backup'.

Smart Usage Notes

Repurposing: Beyond its intended function, this tool can be used for competitive intelligence gathering by analyzing competitor websites and public-facing resources.
Chaining: Combine this tool with vulnerability scanners like Nessus to validate findings from Google Dorks and prioritize vulnerabilities based on public exposure.
Evasion/Detection: Attackers might use proxies or VPNs to bypass detection when using Google Dorks. Implementing web traffic analysis and anomaly detection can help identify unusual search patterns.
Data Fusion: Correlate the output from Google Dorks with threat intelligence feeds to identify potential indicators of compromise and enhance situational awareness.
Automation: Integrate this tool with a SIEM platform to automate the collection and analysis of open-source intelligence, triggering alerts based on predefined criteria for potential threats.