Hacking For Dummies, 5th Edition

Chapter 16

Databases and Storage Systems

In This Chapter

Testing and exploiting database flaws

Finding storage weaknesses

Ferreting out sensitive information

Countering database and storage abuse

Attacks against databases and storage systems can be very serious because that’s where “the goods” are located, and those with ill intent are well aware of that. These attacks can occur across the Internet or on the internal network when external attackers and malicious insiders exploit any number of vulnerabilities. These attacks can also occur via the web application through SQL injection.

Diving Into Databases

Database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle, have lurked behind the scenes, but their value and their vulnerabilities have finally come to the forefront. Yes, even the mighty Oracle that was once claimed to be unhackable is susceptible to exploits similar to its competition. With the slew of regulatory requirements governing database security, hardly any business can hide from the risks that lie within because practically every business (large and small) uses ...