Databases and a Real-world Attack

Please respond to the following questiuons in at least 2 paragraphs each:

1. Explain whether or not you believe databases are an attractive target for hackers and why. Analyze the common database challenges that exist for the enterprise that may not be relevant for small and medium-sized business (SMBs) and why these challenges exist. Justify your answer.

1. From the second e-Activity (listed below), summarize the attack you researched. Determine why and how the attack was accomplished and how it circumvented the security controls of those attacked.

E-Activity

Use the Internet to research a recent and successful attack on a Web server and / or database.