Understanding Recon and Google Hacking

What is Google hacking also known as?

• Google Searching

• Google Exploring

• Google Dorking

• Google Browsing

Is Google hacking always illegal?

• Yes, always

• No, not when done passively

• Only on Tuesdays

• Yes, but only on weekends

What is the first step a hacker takes when deciding to hack a target?

• Sending an email

• Visiting the target

• Calling the target

• Reconnaissance

What type of recon involves gathering publicly available information?

• Passive recon

• Silent recon

• Loud recon

• Active recon

Which Google search operator is used to narrow down searches to a specific site?

• inText

• site

• fileType

• inURL

What can be a potential use of finding publicly available PDFs on a company's website?

• Finding recipes

• Downloading wallpapers

• Learning about company events

• Gathering confidential information

What is the term used for gathering information about a target?

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Footprinting

• Spoofing

What makes an action cross the line from legal to illegal in the context of Google hacking?

• Searching on Google

• Using the information against the target

• Accessing public information

• Using a computer