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08.25.09 SQL Injection Attack Hits Over 55,000 Sites  By Doug CaverlyThe existing SQL community may want to take note: a whole lot of people are getting introduced to the database computer language whether they like it or not. A mass SQL injection attack has compromised upwards of 55,000 sites, and from there, normal Internet users are becoming the targets. Angela Moscaritolo talked to Mary Landesman, ScanSafe's senior security researcher, and wrote afterwards, "When a user visits one of the compromised sites, the IFRAME silently loads content from the malware-hosting sites, Landesman said. The attack runs through dozens of exploits to attempt to find one to which the user's machine is susceptible." She then continued, "Given the wide range of exploits being used, the chance of the attack being a success is fairly high . . ."
So, for the sake of not getting a bad reputation, SQL experts may want to practice a little bit of damage control and help clean up the mess. Victims include more than a few charitable and healthcare-related organization, including www.foodsresourcebank.org, howellcarecenter.com, and morningsideassistedliving.com. Then, hopefully the upside will come as affected individuals (or just those who have read the reports) grow interested in learning more about SQL. About the Author: Doug is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest eBusiness news. |
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