Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024

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From the “No good deed goes unpunished” files, this week came news of a German programmer who probably wishes he had selected better clients. According to Heise Online (English translation), …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024

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

How can I pen test my .php website that I host on my local machine?

Pen testing my own .php website
Well, I’ve made some kind of forum type website where you can share posts comments and information. There is a login panel (/index.php) at first and it’s already secure enough to block users from entering &q… Continue reading How can I pen test my .php website that I host on my local machine?

Ddostf Botnet Resurfaces in DDoS Attacks Against MySQL and Docker Hosts

By Deeba Ahmed
The Ddostf Botnet was initially identified in 2016.
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Is there a possible attack on a MySQL database using an input window [closed]

My app has an input field that is used as a source for a HTML and PDF file.
I also store this input in my database.
My question is: Is it possible to somehow write something in the text field which would then give data away or even possibl… Continue reading Is there a possible attack on a MySQL database using an input window [closed]