MSSqlPwner: Open-source tool for pentesting MSSQL servers

MSSqlPwner is an open-source pentesting tool tailored to interact with and exploit MSSQL servers. Built on Impacket, it enables users to authenticate with databases using various credentials, including clear-text passwords, NTLM hashes, and Kerberos ti… Continue reading MSSqlPwner: Open-source tool for pentesting MSSQL servers

Prowler: Open-source security tool for AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure

Prowler is an open-source security tool designed to assess, audit, and enhance the security of AWS, GCP, and Azure. It’s also equipped for incident response, continuous monitoring, hardening, and forensics preparation. Details The tool includes h… Continue reading Prowler: Open-source security tool for AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure

Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot

Users exposing poorly secured PostgreSQL and MySQL servers online are in danger of getting their databases wiped by a ransomware bot, Border0 researchers are warning. The attackers asks for a small sum to return / not publish the data, but those who pa… Continue reading Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot

PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance

PostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database platform with a track record of over 25 years of ongoing development. Its reputation is solid for its reliability, extensive features, and high performance. PostgreSQL 16 enhances its performance … Continue reading PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance

Amazon Inspector allows search of its vulnerability intelligence database

Amazon Inspector is designed to manage vulnerabilities by continuously scanning your AWS workloads for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure across your entire organization. Upon activation, Amazon Inspector automatically detects all… Continue reading Amazon Inspector allows search of its vulnerability intelligence database

308,000 exposed databases discovered, proper management is key

Group-IB carried out a deep dive into exposed digital assets discovered in 2021. During the research, the attack surface management team analyzed instances hosting internet-facing databases. The findings showed that in the second half of 2021, the numb… Continue reading 308,000 exposed databases discovered, proper management is key

Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

MariaDB announced key findings from its survey that shows no one’s staying behind as businesses move forward with database migration to the cloud. Those surveyed included IT Heads, DBAs and software developers, all of whom had some responsibility for t… Continue reading Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

Database security market to reach $16,273.8 million by 2028

The database security market is expected to reach $16,273.8 million by 2028 from $5,751.7 million in 2020; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2021 to 2028, according to ResearchAndMarkets. Database security solutions incorporate advanced s… Continue reading Database security market to reach $16,273.8 million by 2028