Despite years topping vulnerability lists, SQL injection (also known as database injection) and cross-site scripting errors (XSS) remain the bane of security teams, according to a new report by a penetration-testing-as-a-service company.
The report by BreachLock, based on 8,000 security tests performed in 2021, organizes its findings based on risk. Critical risk findings pose a very high threat to a company’s data. High risks could have a catastrophic effect on an organization’s operations, assets or individuals. Medium risks could have an adverse impact on operations, assets or individuals.
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