"Russian Black Hat Hacks 60 Universities, Government Agencies"

A familiar Russian hacker by the name of Rasputin has compromised systems of more than 60 universities and U.S. government agencies. Rasputin is known for launching SQL injection attacks to steal and sell the hacked information. This article discusses well known cybercrimes of this hacker, affected victims, as well as the tools and motivations of SQL attackers.  

http://www.securityweek.com/russian-black-hat-hacks-60-universities-government-agencies