Security News

Microsoft EnclaveDB can defend against malicious database admins, compromised OS
2018-05-24 13:54

EnclaveDB is a research project from Imperial College London and Microsoft that uses trusted hardware to protect that data.

North Korea Denies it Hacked UN Sanctions Committee Database
2018-05-03 01:07

North Korea on Wednesday denied hacking the database of a UN committee tasked with monitoring sanctions against Pyongyang, and called on Washington to focus on peace efforts ahead of a planned...

DNA in genealogy database leads to arrest of suspected serial killer
2018-04-30 12:08

If one of your relatives uploads their DNA data, much of yours goes with it.

Oh, baby! Newborn-care site leaves user database wide open
2018-04-20 23:30

Health Stream, are you out there? The guy that found your data leak wants a word A US health company apparently exposed contact information for hundreds of medical professionals.…

Revamp of ‘Pwned Passwords’ Boosts Privacy and Size of Database
2018-02-26 19:07

Troy Hunt has expanded his Pwned Passwords tool with 80 million more passwords, to help users find if their passwords have been compromised.

Critical Flaw Reported In phpMyAdmin Lets Attackers Damage Databases
2018-01-02 15:48

A critical security vulnerability has been reported in phpMyAdmin—one of the most popular applications for managing the MySQL database—which could allow remote attackers to perform dangerous...

Hackers Targeting Servers Running Database Services for Mining Cryptocurrency
2017-12-21 15:18

Security researchers have discovered multiple attack campaigns conducted by an established Chinese criminal group that operates worldwide, targeting database servers for mining cryptocurrencies,...

California Voter Data Stolen from Insecure MongoDB Database
2017-12-18 15:36

An improperly secured MongoDB database has provided cybercriminals with the possibility to steal information on the entire voting population of California, Kromtech security researchers reported. read more

1.4 billion unencrypted credentials found in interactive database on the dark web
2017-12-12 18:34

A data dump containing over 1.4 billion email addresses and clear text credentials is offered for download in an underground community forum. What’s so special about this data dump? For one, it’s...

Database of 1.4 Billion Credentials Found on Dark Web
2017-12-11 13:35

Researchers have found a database of 1.4 billion clear text credentials in what appears to be the single largest aggregate database yet found on the dark web. These are not from a new breach, but...