Data can be defined as quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer. This data may be stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals. In today’s technology-driven world, data has become one of the most valuable assets. What Is a Data Breach? A data breach is a malicious security
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web application vulnerability that occurs when dynamically generated web pages display user input without proper validation or encoding. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into web pages, which then executes in the victim’s browser. XSS can potentially affect any website that accepts user input, making
SQL injection is a code injection technique used to attack data-driven applications. It occurs when malicious SQL statements are inserted into an input field and executed by the application, for example to dump database contents to an attacker. SQL injection exploits security vulnerabilities in an application’s software, typically when user input is improperly filtered for
Cybercriminals are continually adapting to emerging technologies. Unfortunately, they are often advancing their attack techniques faster than defenders can respond. Given current trends, it is safe to assume that cybercriminals will continue to launch increasingly bold and sophisticated attacks in the years ahead. As a result, no system can be considered completely safe, and both
