How An SQL Injection Attack Works: Infographic

Just like DDoS attacks, SQL injection attacks too are pretty infamous in the internet world. They are responsible for about 27% of the total online attacks and thus they demand your attention. Read more to know different aspects and how an SQL injection attack works.


SQL injection attacks are one of the most common forms of cyber attacks. These attacks are very effective and about 32% of all Web applications are vulnerable to SQL injections.

SQL is a technique of code injection that is used to attack data-driven applications. Here, malicious SQL statements are inserted into any entry field for execution.

If you are not using the best practices, the notorious attackers can target your website to deploy SQL injection attacks and play with the sensitive data.

Also read: How DDoS Attack Works?

About 27% of all the web attacks are SQL injection attacks and the average cost of minor SQL injection attack is about $196,000.

I'm sharing an info-graphic prepared by Barricade detailing different aspects of an SQL injection attack.

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