{keyword}');select Sleep(5)# -

: This is the malicious command. It instructs the database to pause or "sleep" for 5 seconds before responding to the query [2, 3].

Ensure the database user account used by the web application has limited permissions. {KEYWORD}');SELECT SLEEP(5)#

This string is a classic example of a , specifically targeting databases like MySQL or MariaDB to identify vulnerabilities [1, 2]. : This is the malicious command

: This represents the legitimate input field or parameter in a web application (e.g., a search box, user ID field, or URL parameter) [1]. a search box

: This attempts to prematurely close the original, legitimate SQL query statement intended by the developers [2].