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 sqlmap is an open source penetration testing tool that automates the process of detecting and exploiting SQL injection flaws and taking over of database servers. It comes with a powerful detection engine, many niche features for the ultimate penetration tester, and a broad range of switches including database fingerprinting, over data fetching from the database, accessing the underlying file system, and executing commands on the operating system via out-of-band connections.
 
-**The sqlmap project is sponsored by [SpyderSec](https://spydersec.com/).**
+**sqlmap is sponsored by [SpyderSec](https://spydersec.com/).**
 
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