Google Dorks are still one of the most underrated recon tactics in 2025. Most hunters ignore them β and that's exactly why you shouldn't. These 25 new, under-the-radar dorks are helping elite hackers and bug bounty hunters discover forgotten assets, hidden bounty pages, and juicy misconfigurations.
π This article isn't a repeat of old tricks β it's fresh, tested, and battle-ready for the 2025 threat landscape.
Let's hunt. π§ π
π₯ 25 Hidden Google Dorks for 2025
1. intext:"submit your vulnerability" intitle:"bug bounty"
2. site:*.gov ext:pdf "security policy"
3. intitle:"security.txt" inurl:.well-known
4. site:example.com intitle:"vulnerability disclosure"
5. inurl:"bug-bounty-policy" filetype:pdf
6. "bug bounty hall of fame" -site:hackerone.com
7. site:*.edu "report a vulnerability"
8. intext:"our security policy" + "reward"
9. intitle:"responsible disclosure" ext:json
10. "public vulnerability disclosure program" filetype:txt
11. inurl:"/.well-known/security.txt" "contact:"
12. intext:"found a bug? report it"
13. intitle:"ethical hacker program" site:*.org
14. "report security issue" + "bounty"
15. site:example.com "acknowledgment of researchers"
16. inurl:"bugbounty" filetype:xml
17. "reward for security report" site:*.tech
18. intitle:"submit your report" -site:bugcrowd.com -site:hackerone.com
19. "security disclosure" intext:"money"
20. site:example.com inurl:"researcher hall of fame"
21. intitle:"report vulnerability" + reward
22. "bug bounty" inurl:/careers
23. "submit your report" inurl:/security
24. intext:"white hat acknowledgment" ext:html
25. site:example.com "security contact" + reward
π 2025 Special Techniques
21. AI/ML Security Programs
"AI security" "machine learning" "vulnerability" "responsible disclosure"
22. Remote Work Tools
"remote work security" "collaboration tool" bug bounty program
23. Social Media Platforms (Smaller Ones)
"social platform" "community" security bug report -site:facebook.com -site:twitter.com
24. E-commerce Security
"e-commerce security" "online store" vulnerability report reward
25. Fintech Hidden Programs
"financial technology" "fintech" security researcher vulnerability reward
π― Pro Tips for Maximum Success
- Use date filters: Tools β Any time β Past year
- Try different country domains (.co.uk, .de, .fr, .au)
- Combine dorks with specific company names
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases
β οΈ Use Responsibly
These dorks are for reconnaissance and educational purposes only. Always make sure the program explicitly allows security testing before you engage.
Found a hidden program using these dorks? Drop a comment below and let the community know! π¬
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