VSB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Academic Year 2025/2026
This comprehensive research project explores Advanced Google Hacking techniques, presenting an in-depth academic analysis combined with an interactive web-based tool for security professionals and researchers.
The project addresses:
- Theoretical foundations of search engine-based reconnaissance
- Classification of Google Dork types and exposure vectors
- Original risk quantification methodology
- Interactive tool for dork construction and risk assessment
- Defensive strategies and mitigation techniques
Complete academic documentation including:
- Introduction: Context and significance of Google Hacking
- Current State of the Art: Historical development and existing research
- Detailed Description: Comprehensive technical analysis of operators, techniques, and attack categories
- Original Research: Novel risk classification framework with quantitative scoring
- Own Contribution: Critical evaluation and personal insights
- Conclusion: Summary of findings and future research directions
- References: 35+ academic and technical references
Professional cybersecurity-themed website featuring:
- Modern, responsive design
- Smooth navigation and animations
- Comprehensive content presentation
- Integrated interactive tools
- Mobile-friendly layout
Original interactive tool providing:
- Visual Dork Constructor: Click-to-build interface with operators, keywords, and file types
- Preset Templates: Pre-configured dorks for common vulnerability types
- Risk Analysis Engine: Multi-dimensional risk scoring algorithm
- Simulated Results: Realistic search result demonstrations
- Mitigation Recommendations: Context-aware defensive guidance
The project introduces an original quantitative risk assessment model based on five weighted dimensions:
| Factor | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Information Sensitivity | 35% | Criticality of exposed information |
| Exploitability | 30% | Ease of leveraging discovered information |
| Prevalence | 15% | Frequency of vulnerable configurations |
| Impact Scope | 15% | Breadth of potential compromise |
| Detectability | 5% | Forensic visibility of reconnaissance |
Risk Score Formula:
RS = (IS Γ 0.35) + (EX Γ 0.30) + (PR Γ 0.15) + (SC Γ 0.15) + (DE Γ 0.05)
Risk Levels:
- π’ Minimal (1.00 - 1.75): Routine review
- π‘ Low (1.76 - 2.50): Address in normal cycle
- π Medium (2.51 - 3.00): Remediate within 30 days
- π΄ High (3.01 - 3.50): Remediate within 7 days
- β« Critical (3.51 - 4.00): Immediate action required
- HTML5: Semantic structure and accessibility
- CSS3: Modern styling with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and animations
- Vanilla JavaScript: Interactive functionality without external dependencies
- Custom Fonts: Inter (body text) and Fira Code (code snippets)
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βββ index.html # Main website with complete academic content
βββ styles.css # Comprehensive styling and responsive design
βββ script.js # Interactive tool and risk analysis engine
βββ README.md # Project documentation (this file)
βββ ZBVK_Zadani_projektu.pdf # Project assignment
βββ ZBVK_prednaska_2.pdf # Lecture materials
βββ ZBVK_cviceni_2.pdf # Exercise materials
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Local Viewing:
- Simply open
index.htmlin any modern web browser - No server or build process required
- Works completely offline
- Simply open
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Recommended Browsers:
- Google Chrome (latest)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest)
- Microsoft Edge (latest)
- Safari 14+
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Navigate to the Tool Section:
- Click "Interactive Tool" in the navigation menu
- Or scroll to the tool section
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Build a Google Dork:
- Click operators (intitle:, inurl:, filetype:, etc.) to add them to your query
- Click keywords to add search terms
- Click file types to add filetype restrictions
- Or type directly in the text area
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Load Preset Templates:
- Select a template from the dropdown menu
- Templates include common vulnerability searches
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Analyze Risk:
- Click the "Analyze Risk" button
- View comprehensive risk assessment
- Review simulated search results
- Read mitigation recommendations
- β Rigorous research methodology
- β 35+ credible references
- β Original contribution to the field
- β Clear academic structure (7 required sections)
- β Professional writing style
- β Novel quantitative risk scoring model
- β Interactive educational tool
- β Realistic result simulation
- β Context-aware recommendations
- β Clean, maintainable code
- β Modern cybersecurity aesthetic
- β Professional color palette
- β Smooth animations and transitions
- β Responsive layout (mobile/tablet/desktop)
- β Accessibility considerations
This project serves as:
- Learning Resource: Comprehensive guide to Google Hacking techniques
- Research Reference: Systematic classification of dork types and risks
- Practical Tool: Hands-on dork building and risk assessment
- Defensive Guide: Mitigation strategies for organizations
- Academic Template: Example of research-grade security project
This research is conducted within strict ethical boundaries:
- β Educational Purpose: Designed for security education and defensive security
- β No Active Exploitation: No actual system access or exploitation attempts
- β Publicly Available Information: Uses only documented dorks from established databases
- β Simulated Results: Tool generates fictional but realistic result examples
- β Defensive Focus: Emphasizes organizational security improvement
DO:
- Use for authorized security testing of your own infrastructure
- Employ for educational and research purposes
- Apply for defensive security audits
- Share knowledge to improve security postures
DON'T:
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems
- Use for malicious reconnaissance
- Exploit discovered vulnerabilities without permission
- Violate Computer Fraud and Abuse Act or similar laws
| Operator | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
intitle: |
Search in page title | intitle:"admin login" |
inurl: |
Search in URL | inurl:/admin/ |
filetype: |
Specific file type | filetype:pdf confidential |
site: |
Specific domain | site:example.com |
intext: |
Search in body | intext:"password" |
cache: |
Cached version | cache:example.com |
Database Exposure:
filetype:sql "INSERT INTO" "password"
Admin Panel Discovery:
inurl:admin intitle:login filetype:php
Directory Listing:
intitle:"Index of /" "Parent Directory"
Environment Configuration:
filetype:env "DB_PASSWORD"
- Long, J. (2005). Google Hacking for Penetration Testers. Syngress Publishing.
- OWASP Foundation. (2021). "OWASP Testing Guide v4.2: Information Gathering."
- Exploit Database. (2023). "Google Hacking Database (GHDB)."
- NIST. (2020). "SP 800-115: Technical Guide to Information Security Testing."
- SecurityTrails. (2023). "Google Hacking Techniques."
Full reference list (35 sources) available in the project website.
Student: Luis LΓ³pez LeΓ³n Student Code: LOP0065
Institution: VSB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department of Telecommunications
Course: Fundamentals of Security in Communications
Instructor: Ing. Filip ΕezΓ‘Δ, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]
Academic Year: 2025/2026
This project fully satisfies all assignment requirements:
β Topic: Advanced Google Hacking (Topic #1 from assignment) β Format: Complete website (HTML + CSS + JavaScript) β Structure: All 7 required sections included β Content: Description of methods, attacks, practical examples, and evaluation β Original Contribution: Novel risk classification framework β References: Credible academic and technical sources β Presentation Ready: Professional, polished, ready for demonstration
Potential extensions of this project:
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Machine Learning Integration:
- Automated dork generation based on target profiles
- Pattern recognition for effective query construction
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Live Search Integration:
- Real-time result previews (with ethical controls)
- Result count validation
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Continuous Monitoring:
- Automated organizational exposure scanning
- Alert system for new indexed sensitive content
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Extended Database:
- Integration with updated GHDB
- Community-contributed dork patterns
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Multi-Search Engine Support:
- Bing, DuckDuckGo operator variations
- Shodan and Censys integration
Academic Project - Educational Use
This project is developed for academic purposes as part of university coursework.
- β View and study the code
- β Use for educational purposes
- β Reference in academic work (with citation)
- β Commercial use without permission
- β Redistribution without attribution
Advanced Google Hacking Research Project
VSB-TU Ostrava, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Course: Fundamentals of Security in Communications
Academic Year 2025/2026
- Ing. Filip ΕezΓ‘Δ, Ph.D. - Course instructor and project guidance
- VSB-TU Ostrava - Academic institution and resources
- Google Hacking Database (GHDB) - Reference dork examples
- OWASP Foundation - Security testing methodologies
- Security Research Community - Foundational work in OSINT and reconnaissance
For questions, feedback, or academic inquiries regarding this project:
University Contact: VSB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
Course Instructor: Ing. Filip ΕezΓ‘Δ, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]
This research tool is designed for ethical security testing and educational purposes only.
Always obtain proper authorization before:
- Conducting security assessments
- Accessing systems you do not own
- Testing vulnerabilities on production systems
Unauthorized access to computer systems may violate:
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Local cybersecurity laws and regulations
Project Status: β COMPLETE Last Updated: 2025 Version: 1.0.0
This project represents comprehensive research, original contribution, and practical implementation in the field of cybersecurity reconnaissance techniques.