Query-based Attacks: A category of cyber-attacks that involve the manipulation or exploitation of query processes within databases or applications. Specific examples include SQL injection, where malicious SQL queries are inserted into user input fields to manipulate databases, and DDoS attacks, which may flood a server with excessive network protocol queries to disrupt service.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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