Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers - Google Hacking: Finding Sensitive Data in URLs

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use Google hacking to find sensitive data, such as API keys, in URLs. It explains the process of constructing a Google search query to locate these keys and shows a practical example of finding an API key indexed by Google. The tutorial highlights the potential risks of exposed API keys, including unauthorized access to sensitive information like emails and password hashes. It concludes with a brief mention of using tools like Hashcat for password cracking and introduces the next topic on finding insecure webpages.

What type of sensitive data is specifically mentioned as being found in URLs through Google hacking?

• Credit card numbers

• API keys

• Usernames

• Social Security numbers

Which logical operator is used in the Google search query to find API keys?

• OR

• XOR

• NOT

• AND

What are the common names of API keys that the search query looks for in URLs?

• Token, Secret, Password

• API, Key, API Key

• User, Pass, Auth

• Access, Code, Identifier

What kind of information can be accessed using the API key found through Google hacking?

• Medical records

• Social media profiles

• Emails and password hashes

• Bank account details

Which tool is recommended for cracking password hashes obtained through Google hacking?

• Hashcat

• Aircrack-ng

• Cain and Abel

• John the Ripper