Advanced Google Dorking Techniques for Bug Bounty Hunting: Finding Responsible Disclosure Programs…

Use these search operators to discover responsible disclosure pages or policies across different domains:

Basic Disclosure Searches:

inurl:/bug bountyinurl:/securityinurl:security.txtinurl:security "reward"inurl:/responsible disclosureintext:"responsible disclosure"

Specific Geographical Queries:

responsible disclosure europesite:*.nl responsible disclosureresponsible disclosure r=h:euresponsible disclosure bounty r=h:ukresponsible disclosure swag r=h:nl

These queries search for pages that explicitly mention responsible disclosure policies or are hosted on specific regional domains (e.g., .nl for Netherlands or .uk for the United Kingdom).

Locating Security Reward Information

Sometimes companies offer rewards but don’t advertise them as bug bounties. Here’s how to locate these potential opportunities:

Reward-Specific Searches:

inurl:security.txt "mailto*""security report reward"intext:security report reward inurl:report"responsible disclosure" intext:"you may be eligible for monetary compensation"

Governmental or Educational Domains:

site:*.gov.* "responsible disclosure"site:*.edu intext:security report vulnerability

Using these searches, you can find security policies or vulnerability disclosure programs hosted by government and educational institutions, which may offer rewards.

In addition to monetary compensation, some programs offer swag, such as branded hoodies, stickers, or other items. Find these options using:

Swag-Related Queries:

inurl:'/responsible disclosure' hoodieresponsible disclosure swag r=h:ukresponsible disclosure swag r=h:eu

Not all programs are publicly listed, but you can still find clues to private programs with:

Private Program Searches:

inurl: private bugbountyprogram"submit vulnerability report" | "powered by bugcrowd" | "powered by hackerone""submit vulnerability report"

These operators look for keywords that often appear on private program portals or platforms like Bugcrowd or HackerOne.

For bounty hunters working internationally, knowing which regions offer rewards in specific currencies can help prioritize targets. Try these:

Currency-Specific Rewards:

inurl:"bug bounty" and intext:"€"inurl:"bug bounty" and intext:"$"inurl:"bug bounty" and intext:"₹"

These queries help identify programs in Europe, the U.S., and India based on the currency symbols mentioned.

Some websites publish their security policies or responsible disclosure guidelines in specific file types like .txt files. To find these files, use:

Text File Searches:

inurl:/security.txtinurl:/security-policy.txt ext:txtinurl:/.well-known/security ext:txt -hackerone -bugcrowd -synack -openbugbounty

This helps uncover security policies on the site, avoiding known platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd.

Companies might list unique terms or set minimum payouts for bugs. These queries aim to identify those specific policies:

Unique Terms & Rewards:

"we take security very seriously""van de melding met een minimum van een"intext:Vulnerability Disclosure site:euresponsible disclosure hall of fame