Understanding SQL Injection

The video tutorial explains SQL injection, a technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. It demonstrates how attackers can use SQL injection to gain unauthorized access to databases through login forms. The tutorial also highlights the importance of using security tools like Dashlane to protect against such threats. Advanced SQL injection techniques and methods to prevent these attacks are discussed, emphasizing the need for secure coding practices.

What is the primary goal of a SQL injection attack?

• To improve website performance

• To gain unauthorized access to a database

• To increase website traffic

• To enhance user experience

Which feature of Dashlane helps in monitoring the dark web for compromised credentials?

• Secure notes

• VPN service

• Dark web monitoring

• Password sharing

In SQL, what is a string?

• A tool for database backup

• A sequence of characters enclosed in quotes

• A method to encrypt data

• A type of database

What is the purpose of using an OR payload in SQL injection?

• To improve query performance

• To delete the database

• To make the SQL statement always evaluate to true

• To encrypt the database

How can comments be used in SQL injection?

• To improve query speed

• To document the code

• To bypass parts of the SQL query

• To enhance code readability

What is a common reason companies are vulnerable to SQL injection?

• Lack of proper coding practices

• Frequent software updates

• Too many security measures

• Overuse of encryption

Which of the following is a method to prevent SQL injection?

• Increasing server memory

• Disabling user accounts

• Using prepared statements

• Reducing database size

What is a potential consequence of a successful SQL injection attack?

• Improved website design

• Increased user engagement

• Unauthorized data access

• Faster page loading

What is a union-based SQL injection?

• A technique to speed up database access

• A method to combine multiple SQL queries

• A way to encrypt SQL queries

• A tool for database backup

Why is SQL injection still considered dangerous?

• It is difficult to detect

• It is a new technique

• It is often overlooked by developers

• It is easy to prevent