GHDB stands for which of the following?

• A. Google Hacking Database
• B. Global Hosting Data Bank
• C. Google Hacking Base
• D. Geolocation Hacking Data

Answer: (A)

The Google Hacking Database is a curated collection of Google search queries, or dorks, used to uncover sensitive information and misconfigurations exposed on the web. In practice, testers consult this database to craft specific search strings that reveal exposed files, credentials, admin panels, and other data that should not be publicly accessible. The name literally matches the acronym GHDB, making it the established term for this resource. The other options aren’t recognized terms for this database, so they don’t describe the same repository of Google search queries used for reconnaissance.