Word of the day: SQL Injectionby the pureversity team
| word: SQL Injection | pronunciation: Ess-Kew-Ell In-jek-shun | Definition :A cyberattack where hackers exploit database vulnerabilities by injecting malicious SQL queries to gain unauthorized access to data.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing SQL Injection here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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SQL injection is like slipping a forged note to a bank teller and getting them to open the vault
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What percentage of web application attacks involve SQL injection?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about SQL Injection :
1.SQL injection is one of the oldest and most common web attacks.
2.Attackers can use SQL injection to steal entire databases.
3.Web application firewalls (WAFs) help prevent SQL injection.
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Word of the day: SQL Injectionby the pureversity team
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