Footprinting & Reconnaissance COMPLETE Tutorial 2026 | CEH v13 Ethical Hacking

🔍 Want to think like a hacker? This is where every attack begins — Footprinting & Reconnaissance.

In this CEH v13 complete tutorial, I break down exactly how ethical hackers gather intelligence on any target — using Google Dorks, Shodan, OSINT tools, DNS Dumpster, Assetfinder, and AI-powered recon techniques. Step-by-step. No fluff.

Whether you're preparing for the CEH v13 exam or building real-world penetration testing skills, this video covers everything you need to master the first phase of ethical hacking.

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🛡️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
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✅ Passive vs Active Reconnaissance (difference & when to use each)
✅ Advanced Google Dorking + AI-assisted dork generation
✅ Shodan — finding exposed cameras, servers & admin panels
✅ OSINT tools: Wayback Machine, Spokeo, OpenCorporates
✅ Subdomain enumeration with Assetfinder & TGPT
✅ DNS Dumpster — mapping entire network infrastructure
✅ Whois & DNS lookups for target profiling
✅ IP tracing with IP2Location & Grabify

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 - Introduction & Hook
00:40 - Ethical Use Disclaimer
02:00 - Footprinting Overview (Passive vs Active)
05:18 - Google Dorks & GHDB
07:15 - AI-Powered Dork Generation
08:45 - Shodan Deep Dive
12:00 - OSINT Services (Wayback, Spokeo, OpenCorporates)
17:03 - DNS Dumpster & Network Mapping
19:44 - Subdomain Enumeration (TGPT & Assetfinder)
21:37 - Whois & DNS Lookups
25:00 - IP Tracing (IP2Location & Grabify)
30:00 - CEH v13 Exam Tips & Summary

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All techniques shown are for educational purposes only. Always get written permission before testing any system. Unauthorized access is illegal.

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