018. sql injection: hacking (and patching) the database (ks4)
Investigate the mechanics of SQL injection attacks to understand database vulnerabilities and learn how developers write secure, patched code.
Databases hold the internet's most valuable treasures, from user passwords to financial records. But what happens when a website's code accidentally allows a user to speak directly to the database? We are going to investigate SQL Injection, one of the most common and dangerous web vulnerabilities. You will learn how hackers exploit it and, more importantly, how to patch the code to prevent it.
Last modified: March 25th, 2026
