As one of several types of cybersecurity breach, an SQL injection (SQLI) is a type of attack that exploits weaknesses in the database management software of unsecure websites in order to get the website to spit out information from the database that it’s really not supposed to release.
As one of several types of cybersecurity breach, an exploit is a type of attack that takes advantage of software bugs or vulnerabilities, which cybercriminals use to gain unauthorized access to a system and data.
A cyber attack is an assault launched by cybercriminals using one or more computers against a single or multiple computers or networks. Cybercriminals use methods including malware, botnets, PUPs, and phishing.
A breach comes as a result of a cyberattack that allows cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer system and steal confidential data. Exploits, phishing and other methods are used.
Application security is important because today’s applications are often available over various networks and connected to the Cloud, increasing vulnerabilities to security threats and breaches.