A novel technique to prevent SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks using Knuth-Morris-Pratt string match algorithm

Abstract Structured Query Language (SQL) injection and cross-site scripting remain a major threat to data-driven web applications. Instances where hackers obtain unrestricted access to back-end database of web applications so as to steal, edit, and destroy confidential data are increasing. Therefore...

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Main Authors: Oluwakemi Christiana Abikoye, Abdullahi Abubakar, Ahmed Haruna Dokoro, Oluwatobi Noah Akande, Aderonke Anthonia Kayode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:EURASIP Journal on Information Security
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13635-020-00113-y