Detailed Introduction
WayBackupFinder is a Python script that enables users to discover archived backups and sensitive information by fetching URLs from the Wayback Machine. It filters these URLs based on specified file extensions and verifies the availability of archived snapshots.
Key Features:
- Fetches URLs from the Wayback Machine using the CDX API.
- Filters URLs by specific file extensions such as
.pdf,.zip,.jpg. - Checks for availability of archived snapshots for each URL.
- Saves filtered URLs into organized text files.
- Allows customization of file extensions or the use of defaults from an
extensions.txtfile.
Benefits:
- Helpful for finding backups of websites or files that may no longer be available on live platforms.
- Ideal for recovering deleted or moved historical versions of files or content.
Highlights:
- Easy to use through a command-line interface, ensuring quick setup and operation.
- Open-source with a license under MIT, promoting collaboration and community contributions.
