Unit 8- Lesson 1- Intro to Recon & Google Dorking

Robots.txt File

• A file that contains the website's privacy policy

• A file on a website that instructs search engine crawlers which pages should or should not be indexed

• A file that stores user data for analytics

• A file that lists all the images on a website

Reconnaissance

• The process of gathering information about a target before conducting an attack

• A method of launching an attack without prior information

• A strategy for defending against enemy attacks

• The act of retreating from a battlefield

Dork/Dorking

• Using advanced Google search operators to find sensitive or hidden information on websites

• A type of online gaming strategy

• A method for improving website SEO

• A social media marketing technique

GHDB (Google Hacking Database)

• A collection of pre-made Google search queries used for reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment

• A database of Google employees and their roles

• A tool for optimizing Google search results

• A repository of Google software updates

Query

• A request for information from a database or search engine

• A type of database management system

• A programming language for web development

• A method for data encryption

Advanced Google Operators

• Special search commands that refine Google search results for more targeted information retrieval

• Basic search techniques for beginners

• General tips for using Google effectively

• A list of popular websites for research