SQL injection has been a major security risk since the early days of the internet. Find out what's at risk, and how cybersecurity pros can defend their organizations.

SQL injection is an attack technique where an untrusted user inserts SQL query data into input fields sent to back-end databases in an attempt to trick the database into executing the commands.

On the heels of a dramatic rise in SQL injection attacks linked to drive-by malware downloads, Microsoft has released aimed at helping Webmasters and IT administrators block and eradicate this ...

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SQL Injection Prevention Using well designed query language interpreters and coding applications appropriately can prevent SQL injection attacks. When possible use static SQL instead of dynamic SQL to ...

So even something as unique as SQL injection paired with Google and automated SQL injection capabilities can be used to automate a worm that propagates extremely quickly.

The hacker, who posted his name as “rEmOtEr,” used a SQL injection attack to exploit a programming snafu and gain unauthorized access to a database that supports the Web site, Halbheer said.