COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Full access to the target computer
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Network access to the computer only
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Ability to edit all files
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Attackers can access the database only and manipulate data
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Detailed explanation-1: -SQL injection attacks allow attackers to spoof identity, tamper with existing data, cause repudiation issues such as voiding transactions or changing balances, allow the complete disclosure of all data on the system, destroy the data or make it otherwise unavailable, and become administrators of the database server.
Detailed explanation-2: -The impact SQL injection can have on a business is far-reaching. A successful attack may result in the unauthorized viewing of user lists, the deletion of entire tables and, in certain cases, the attacker gaining administrative rights to a database, all of which are highly detrimental to a business.
Detailed explanation-3: -SQL injection (SQLi) is a cyberattack that injects malicious SQL code into an application, allowing the attacker to view or modify a database. According to the Open Web Application Security Project, injection attacks, which include SQL injections, were the third most serious web application security risk in 2021.
Detailed explanation-4: -A SQL injection is a technique that attackers use to gain unauthorized access to a web application database by adding a string of malicious code to a database query. A SQL injection (SQLi) manipulates SQL code to provide access to protected resources, such as sensitive data, or execute malicious SQL statements.
Detailed explanation-5: -Types of SQL Injection Attacks. Injections were listed as the number one threat to web application security in the OWASP Top 10, and SQL injection vulnerabilities can be exploited in a variety of different ways.