📚Content Discovery
Intro
Join us in this detailed walkthrough as we explore the essential techniques for Web Application Content Discovery on TryHackMe. This tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to uncover hidden content and sensitive information on web applications using a variety of methods and tools.
What you'll learn
Understanding Key Files:
robots.txt: Discover how to identify disallowed paths that might reveal sensitive areas of a website.
favicon.ico: Learn how this small file can give clues about the underlying web framework.
sitemap.xml: Uncover hidden pages and directories by analyzing a website's sitemap.
HTTP Headers: Explore how to gather information about the server, software versions, and potential misconfigurations.
Framework and Stack Identification:
Wappalyzer: We'll demonstrate how to use this tool to identify the technologies powering a website, from the framework to the server stack.
Advanced Content Discovery Techniques:
OSINT with Google Dorking: Master the art of using Google search operators to find sensitive information like exposed files, admin pages, and more.
Wayback Machine: Learn to explore a website's history, discovering pages that might have been removed but still hold valuable information.
GitHub & S3 Buckets: We'll show you how to search for publicly accessible GitHub repositories and S3 buckets that might contain critical data.
Practical Walkthrough:
Follow along as we apply these techniques to uncover hidden content, analyze the discovered information, and understand its implications for web security.
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