Hackers use advanced SQL Server training to attack legitimate websites

3/26/2010 1:30 PM

SQL training does not simply mean that an IT professional is more skilled at creating and maintaining efficient databases. One of the single most common techniques used by today's increasingly efficient and well-organized cyber criminals to compromise IT security is the SQL injection attack, and companies who want to avoid such issues must stay on their toes.

This technique requires hackers to scan for a number of common vulnerabilities found in many enterprise SQL Server implementations, and exploit them to gain remote access to sensitive corporate data.

Tech Target reports that "web forums typically don't have any means to block input other then usernames and passwords, meaning a hacker can perform an SQL injection attack by using input boxes to send requests to the database, possibly granting them access."

CFO Daily News says that this is why some of the favorite targets of SQL injection hackers are online signup pages, such as those for white papers or reports.

Experts agree that paying close attention to possible SQL vulnerabilities on company websites and limiting user access privileges can go a long way toward ensuring the safety of important data.

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