SQL Injection
A code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in a web application's database layer.
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Related Threats & Attacks terms
Malware
Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Ransomware
A type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key.
Phishing
A social engineering attack that uses fraudulent emails or websites to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
A web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)
An attack that overwhelms a target system with traffic from multiple distributed sources to make it unavailable.
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
An attack where the attacker secretly intercepts and possibly alters communications between two parties.