From SQL Injection to Prompt Injection: Why Security History Repeats Itself

27 years ago we learned: "Never trust user input in your SQL queries!" Today it's: "Never trust user input in your AI prompts!" This article explores the striking parallels between traditional web vulnerabilities and emerging AI security issues, highlighting why non-deterministic AI systems present unique security challenges that demand a return to fundamental security principles.

Jamie Baxter

April 17, 2025