What is the term for the unauthorized modification of data within a database by exploiting vulnerabilities in an application’s software?

SQL injection inserts malicious code into website forms and input fields. This tricks the database into revealing or changing data it shouldn’t. Hackers exploit poorly-coded websites that don’t check user input properly.

Phishing uses fake emails to steal passwords. Spoofing pretends to be someone else. Ransomware locks your files for money.

Proper coding protects against SQL injection. Websites should always validate and clean user input before sending it to databases.