Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers - Google Hacking: Finding Publicly Exposed Backup Files

Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers - Google Hacking: Finding Publicly Exposed Backup Files

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use Google Hacking to find publicly exposed backup files. It begins with constructing a search query using specific file extensions and executing it to find indexed files on a target domain. The tutorial then shows how to download and analyze a backup file, revealing sensitive information like the admin's email and password hash. Finally, it discusses using hashcat to crack the password, highlighting the potential security risks of exposed backup files.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using Google Hacking as described in the text?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the commonly used extensions for backup files mentioned in the text?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What information can be found in the database backup file?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What tool is suggested for cracking the admin's password?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can Google Hacking help in finding internal server errors?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF