While there isn't a single "academic paper" titled exactly after that specific tool, the concept of (or Google Hacking) is a well-documented field in cybersecurity. This technique uses advanced search operators to find security holes, sensitive data, or hidden files online.

If you're searching for specific file types (like .rar or .zip ), these operators are typically used: filetype:rar – Limits results to RAR files. intitle:"index of" – Finds open directories. inurl:ftp – Searches for FTP servers.

While dorking itself is legal, using these tools to access unauthorized data or private systems can lead to legal consequences. Ethical Hacking - Facebook

If you're looking for a deep dive or tools related to this, here are the most relevant resources: Core Concepts & "Papers"

: A structured PDF report that lists dorks by title and description, effectively serving as a manual for using these search strings. Related Tools & Research

: This is the definitive "paper" or directory of dorks. Originally documented by researcher Johnny Long in 2002, it is a massive collection of queries used to find vulnerabilities like exposed password files or vulnerable servers.

: An open-source Python script on GitHub that acts as a multi-search engine scraping tool. It allows you to automate dork searches across engines like Google, DuckDuckGo, and Bing.

: A reconnaissance tool designed by Ben Sadeghipour that automates information gathering, which often includes automated dorking to find subdomains and sensitive files.