How To Hack Databases
Database Intrusion Techniques
Common methods that hackers use to gain unauthorized access to databases include social engineering, password attacks, malware, exploitation of software vulnerabilities, credential stuffing, brute force attacks, phishing attacks, and SQL injections. Hackers may manipulate individuals through social engineering to obtain sensitive information, use automated systems to try known username and password combinations (credential stuffing), guess passwords through brute force attacks, trick individuals into revealing credentials through phishing attacks, and exploit vulnerabilities in software to gain access to databases. Additionally, hackers may perform SQL injections to manipulate database queries and retrieve sensitive information (Mayhem Security, Comparitech, UpGuard).
An SQL injection is a type of attack where malicious SQL commands are injected into an application’s input fields in order to manipulate the database, access sensitive data, or take control of the server. This type of attack is a significant cyber risk, especially when databases store customer information, credit card numbers, credentials, or other personally identifiable information (UpGuard).
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of cyber attack where malicious code is injected into a website, with the intention of affecting the website’s…
