SQL INJECTION REMAINS PERSISTENT AFTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES

Introduction
As organisations increasingly rely on digital platforms to deliver services and
store sensitive information, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in both
sophistication and impact. While many emerging threats attract attention,
some of the most damaging cyberattacks still exploit vulnerabilities that have
been known for decades.
One such vulnerability is Structured Query Language Injection (SQL Injection or
SQLi), which continues to pose a significant risk to organisations worldwide
despite being one of the oldest and most understood web application security

In simple terms
In simple terms, SQL Injection happens when a cybercriminal tricks a website
by typing harmful instructions into a field, such as a login box or search bar. If
the website is not properly protected, it may treat those instructions as real
commands and give the attacker access to information they should not see.
Put simply, it is like someone writing a secret note on a form that tells the system,
“open the locked cupboard.” A secure system checks the note first; an
insecure system may obey it without question.