Cybercriminals can also attempt to seize control of the organization’s data management system, altering privileges so they can gain database access at any time. Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions can do a lot to prevent occurrences like this. Social engineering attacks, such as phishing or click-bait advertising, can be used to obtain log-in credentials that an attacker can use to access a network and database. A Denial of Service (DoS) database security attack occurs when a database server receives more requests than it can process, causing the system to become unstable or crash. Database security threats resulting from misconfiguration are also commonly caused when some parameters and accounts are left unchanged from their initial default settings, creating unprotected databases. Malware is designed to target vulnerabilities on a network, granting access to a database or causing damage to it. Poor auditing can present a golden opportunity to cybercriminals, rendering your database non-compliant with data security regulations. The most common database threat is SQL injection, but attacks such as Denial of Service and malware are equally dangerous. These attacks usually target relational database management systems (RDBMS) based on the SQL programming language. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack uses a botnet (a very large network of computers) to create a huge amount of traffic that even the most advanced security systems would struggle to prevent. Many different database security threats can pose a significant risk to your organization’s sensitive information. This attack is performed by entering a query into a SQL form, and if the database interprets the result as “true” it enables access to the database. Many organizations fail to change the default security settings from when a database server is initially installed. Backing up a database regularly is obviously recommended, but often, many of these backups are left unprotected, making them a common target for attackers. Training your employees, using encryption, and managing user privileges are some of the best ways to protect your database from a cyberattack. This article will focus on a handful of major database security threats and what you need to know to steer clear. SQL injection is the most common threat to database security. Both methods are equally threatening, getting around verification systems by obtaining credentials and then exposing the structure and content of the database. A successful attack would give an attacker free reign over everything contained within the database. Organizations are required to register all events that take place on a database server and conduct regular auditing. Occasionally, a user can be accidentally given permissions to the database that they shouldn’t have access to. Database management should be conducted by an expert, whether this is an in-house professional or an external cybersecurity firm. For IT teams to protect against malware attacks, it is important to identify the attack surface of a network. Criminals may obtain log-in details of privileged accounts when accessing the database. However, it is also important that any automated auditing software does not impact the overall performance of the database.
This Cyber News was published on www.tripwire.com. Publication date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:13:05 +0000