What is SQL Injection?
SQL Injection is a web security vulnerability that allows attackers to interfere with a website's database queries. Malicious SQL code can be inserted into input fields to retrieve, modify, or delete data.
Prevention Methods:
- Use prepared statements and parameterized queries.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
- Restrict database permissions to the minimum required.
- Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to block suspicious requests.
SQL Injection attacks can cause severe data breaches if not properly mitigated.