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Top Google Dorks Explained 🔍

Vijay Kumar Gupta
9 min readAug 29, 2024

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In the world of cybersecurity, Google Dorking is a powerful technique used by security professionals, ethical hackers, and sometimes even malicious actors to find sensitive information online. It’s a method of using advanced Google search queries to uncover hidden or confidential data, web vulnerabilities, or insecure websites. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into some of the most popular Google Dorks, explaining how they work, providing examples, and guiding you on what to do next if you find something concerning.

What Are Google Dorks? 🤔

Google Dorks, also known as Google hacking, involve using specific search operators to uncover data that is not easily accessible through a standard search. These queries can reveal a variety of information, including exposed credentials, hidden files, and vulnerabilities in websites.

1. PHP Extension with Parameters

How it works:
The PHP extension (.php) is common in many web applications. By using Google Dorks, you can find pages that might be passing sensitive data through URL parameters.

Example:
inurl:"index.php?id="
This query searches for PHP pages with an id parameter, which might be vulnerable to SQL injection.

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Vijay Kumar Gupta
Vijay Kumar Gupta

Written by Vijay Kumar Gupta

Vijay Gupta is an inspiring public speaker and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to bringing about positive change and empowering communities.

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