Dorking

It is a practice that consists of using Google tools and advanced search engines to get information. Also known as Google Hacking, but can be translated to some other search engines.

  • Show results only for the address specified

site:$domain

  • Show results with the specified word in the URL

inurl:$phrase

  • Show results with the specified word in the contents

intext:$phrase
inbody:$phrase #Alternative

  • Show results with the specified extension

filetype:$extension

  • Show results with the specified word in the title

intitle:$phrase

  • Show results with specific links

link:$link

  • Search for results with exact matching


  • To exclude an option from the search


  • Logic operators can be used too


  • Use a wildcard for any character or word

Google Hacking Database

  • A collection of Google Dorks, which are specially crafted search queries used to find exposed sensitive information on the internet

  • It can be found here, and it's provided by Exploit DB

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