Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers - Google Hacking: Finding Directory Listings

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use Google Hacking to find directory listings in a web application. It explains constructing a Google search query using 'site' and 'intitle:indexof' to identify directories with listing enabled. The tutorial shows how to execute the query and analyze the results, revealing sensitive files like database configuration files. It concludes by highlighting the ease of finding exposed files and introduces the next topic on using Google Hacking for SQL syntax errors.

What is the primary purpose of using Google Hacking in the context of directory listings?

• To create new directories on a server

• To improve search engine optimization

• To find directory listings in a web application

• To enhance website security

Which Google search query is used to check if directory listing is enabled?

• intitle:indexof site:domain.com

• intitle:login site:domain.com

• site:domain.com filetype:pdf

• site:domain.com inurl:admin

What type of sensitive file was discovered during the demonstration?

• A PDF document

• A text document

• A database configuration file

• An image file

What credentials were found in the database configuration file?

• Username: admin, Password: 1234

• Username: guest, Password: guest

• Username: user, Password: password

• Username: root, Password: super secure password

What is the next topic after the demonstration of directory listings?

• Improving website performance

• Creating secure passwords

• Finding sensitive information in SQL syntax errors

• Enhancing user interface design