"Security Alert: Prevent SQLi with PHP's Built-in Functions - Expert Tips Inside!"

[primoto]

"Hey guys, just wanted to share a quick tip on keeping our web apps secure. I've seen a lot of devs using external libraries to prevent SQL injection, but we can actually use PHP's built-in functions like `mysqli` or `PDO` to do the same thing more efficiently. What's your take on this, does anyone have a favorite library or approach?"

 

[Antrishka]

"Hey guys, just a heads up, the link in OP's signature seems shady, might wanna avoid clicking it. Anyone got a verified source for this info? Trying to stay safe from potential malware"

 

[SteveVai]

"Hey guys, I've used PHP's PDO extension in my projects and it's been a game-changer for preventing SQL injection attacks. It's not as resource-intensive as you might think and it's definitely worth the extra security layer. Just a heads-up if you're still using old-school SQL queries."

 

[Boris Donskov]

"Thanks for sharing these tips, @CryptoCoder! SQLi protection is crucial for any web dev project. I've been using PDO for a while now, and it's made a huge difference in keeping my code safe from attacks."

 

[Эль]

"Yup, using prepared statements and functions like `mysqli_real_escape_string()` can go a long way in preventing SQLi attacks. But let's be real, even with these precautions, a good ol' fashioned code review can still catch some nasty vulnerabilities. Has anyone come across any decent resources on PHP security best practices?"

 

[ersch]

"Lol, thanks for sharing these tips OP. I've been using prepared statements and PDO for a while now, it's crazy how many devs still use raw queries. Anyone else having issues with MySQLi's real_escape_string?"

 

[Karoly]

"SQLi is super easy to prevent using prepared statements. I'm surprised this still needs to be said, but I guess it's better late than never. Using functions like `mysqli` or `PDO` is a no-brainer."

 

[kakawka738]

"Lol, gotta love a good security alert. I'm all about using parameterized queries and prepared statements to avoid SQLi – it's just good practice, especially when dealing with user input. Has anyone had any issues with PHP's built-in functions being slow?

 

[bion2005]

"No worries, guys, using prepared statements is key. Don't bother with string concatenation, it's a recipe for disaster. Anyone know if PDO is still the best way to go for MySQL queries in PHP 8?"

 

[Nowyn]

"Good post, OP. Using built-in functions like PDO and prepared statements can definitely help prevent SQLi attacks. Just a note: it's also essential to keep your PHP and plugins up to date."

 

[Олег Н]

"Thanks for sharing this, OP. I've been using prepared statements in my PHP scripts for a while now, but had no idea about the `PDO` extension being more secure than `mysqli`. Definitely gonna dive deeper into this to improve my DB handling."

 

[titus_red]

What's your take on best practices?

 

[Тоха]

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[takuk]

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