Google Hacking Database (GHDB)

                                   Google Hacking Database (GHDB) 

Google hacking, Google Dorking is a combination of computer hacking techniques that find the security holes within an organization's network and systems using Google search and other applications powered by Google. Google Hacking popularized by Johnny Long. He categorized the queries in a database known as Google Hacking Database (GHDB). This categorized database of queries is designed to uncover the information. This information might be sensitive and not publically available. Google hacking is used to speed up searches. As shown in the figure, through www.exploit-db.com, you can search GHDB or browse the category of GHDB. Similarly, www.hackersforcharity.org is also an online platform for GHDB. Enter the following URL: https://www.exploit-db.com/google-hacking-database/

Google hacking database provide the updated information that is useful for exploitation such as footholds, sensitive directories, vulnerable files, error messages and much more. 

                 Footprinting through Social Networking Sites 

Social Engineering Social Engineering in Information Security refers to the technique of psychological manipulation. This trick is used to gather information from different social networking and other platforms from people for fraud, hacking and getting information for being close to the target. Footprinting using Social Engineering on Social Networking Sites Social Networking is one of the best information sources among other sources. Different popular and most widely used social networking site has made quite easy to find someone, get to know about someone, including its basic personal information as well as some sensitive information as well. Advanced features on these social networking sites also provide up-to-date information. An Example of footprinting through social networking sites can be finding someone on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and much 

Social Networking is not only a source of joy, but it also connects people personally, professionally and traditionally. Social Networking platform can provide sufficient information of an individual by searching the target. Searching for Social Networking for People or an organization brings much information such as Photo of the target, personal information and contact details, etc. 

c. What Users Do Information What attacker gets People maintain their profile Photo of the target Contact numbers Email Addresses Date of birth Location Work details Personal Information about a target including personal information, photo, etc. Social engineering

 People updates their status Most recent personal information Most recent location Family & Friends information Activities & Interest Technology related information Upcoming events information Platform & Technology related information. Target Location. List of Employees / Friends / Family. Nature of business