Nayankumar Mali

Work place: Department of Information Technology, A D Patel Institute of Technology, The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University, V.V. Nagar , Anand, 388120, India

E-mail: it.nayanmali@adit.ac.in

Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2964-2379

Research Interests:

Biography

Mali Nayankumar Mahendrakumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology
at A. D. Patel Institute of Technology, Anand, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Malware Analysis from The
Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University, with over 12 years of teaching experience, he specializes in
Malware Analysis, Cyber Security, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning. His research interests include
developing innovative techniques for malware detection and mitigation using advanced computational models.
Along with his academic expertise, he also brings over 2 years of industrial experience, which enhances his
ability to provide practical insights into Cyber Security challenges. His work is driven by a strong passion for
blending theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, contributing to both academic and industry
advancements in the field of Cyber Security.

Author Articles
FusionNet - SQL-Fusion-Based Deep Learning Model for SQL Injection Detection

By Nayankumar Mali Keyur Patel Himani Joshi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijwmt.2026.02.12, Pub. Date: 8 Apr. 2026

SQL injection is a hacking attack where malicious code is inserted into database queries through user inputs like search boxes, login forms, or URL parameters. These attacks pose a significant threat to web applications and ERP systems, making early detection crucial. Traditional detection methods, such as rule-based and signature-based approaches, rely on known SQL injection patterns. However, they often fail to identify novel, obfuscated, or zero-day attacks, highlighting the need for more adaptive and intelligent detection mechanisms. This research proposes FusionNetSQL, a fusion-based deep learning model that combines Convolutional Neural Networks, Long Short-Term Memory networks, and Transformers to detect SQL injection attacks. By integrating these architectures, FusionNet-SQL gains a comprehensive understanding of SQL queries, enabling it to differentiate between legitimate interactions and malicious injections. The CNN captures local patterns, the LSTM models sequential dependencies, and the Transformer enhances global context understanding. The model achieves high performance, with 98.02% accuracy, 99.39% precision, 96.79% recall, 98.07% F1-score, and 98.07% AUC-ROC. With its robust performance and adaptability, FusionNet-SQL offers a powerful solution for securing web applications and ERP systems against SQL injection attacks. Its ability to detect both straightforward and sophisticated attacks makes it well-suited for real-world deployment, reinforcing database security and protecting critical data. This research marks a significant step forward in combating evolving cybersecurity threats.

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