Microsoft has released an improved security filter for its Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server that is designed to help thwart SQL injection attacks. The free application, called UrlScan ...

SQL injection is the most common penetration technique employed by hackers to steal valuable information from corporate databases. Yet, as widespread as this method of attack is, a seemingly infinite ...

Web systems are designed to be simple and reliable. Designing for the everyday person is the goal, but if you don’t consider the odd man out, they may encounter some problems. This is the everyday ...

Undoubtedly, SQL injection is the favorite tool of hackers, and this is quite evident from some recent incidents. Before discussing those incidents in details, let’s dig deeper on the ‘Why’ part. SQL ...

Security firm Sophos disclosed on Monday that BusinessWeek magazine's Web site had been hacked. The attack targeted Microsoft's enterprise SQL Server database via insecure Web pages. More than one ...

Microsoft on Tuesday issued a new security advisory after the discovery of "a recent escalation in a class of attacks" targeting Web sites. The exploits are associated with Microsoft's Active Server ...

This story, “ Video: How to hack PHP sites with SQL injection,” was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Keep up with the latest tech videos with the InfoTube blog. For the latest developments in ...

Web applications are pervasive and play a vital role as web applications are significant mode of communication. SQL injection is one of the most dangerous security vulnerability that is exploited in ...

SQL is a convenient way to manage and query your data, but badly written queries can tie up your database. Here are seven common SQL traps and how to avoid them. Database developers have it tough.

The prevalence and intensity of SQL injection attacks are increasing, according to Imperva's Hacker Intelligence Initiative (HII) report. The report details how attacks are executed and how hackers ...