Prevention of SQL Injection and Penetrating Attacks

In recent times hacking attacks is a very common and huge issue all over the world. Many large MNC’s like Google, Apple, Microsoft etc. are investing millions of dollars to stop these types of Hacking and penetration attacks. Among these attacks SQL injection attack is considered as a very serious problem. It results in a very serious security related issues in web applications which handle information like personal bank details, account details, passwords to various accounts and other important data. In order to hack, the hackers are coming up with various new approaches.Researchers and web or cyber security analysts have proposed many methods to prevent these attacks by SQL injection. However, these attacks are on move and leads to vulnerabilities. Only a few techniques those take the advantage of these SQL vulnerabilities are known by the researchers. Hence, the solutions available so far solve only a few SQL related injections. This paper uncoversthis problem to the research community by means of a chronological review of various SQL injection attacks. We analyse the best ways to protect ourselves from these attacks. We have used an intentionally vulnerable site to demonstrate and understand the various types of SQL injections. We have also analysedand presented the various existing detection and prevention techniques against the SQL injection attacks.