How safe is it to open source access to MySQL database on github, only permitting SELECT query?

The Setup: Im building an app to model visually world data. A significant part of this project will be the database since that data is what is interesting. I should only need to allow SELECT queries, and perhaps eventually … Continue reading How safe is it to open source access to MySQL database on github, only permitting SELECT query?

Should I send the user ID of the user trying to authenticate in a HTTP header when using access token?

Im building a REST api for an ios application!

Would it be a good idea to send the user id (primary autoincrementing token in my mySQL database) of an account when authenticating with user token? (Happens on each get/post)

I thought it m… Continue reading Should I send the user ID of the user trying to authenticate in a HTTP header when using access token?

Seven Must-Dos to Secure MySQL 8.0

Most database breaches are blamed on insiders such as employees who are either malicious or whose security has been compromised. In fact, most of these breaches are actually caused by poor security configuration and privilege abuse. Every new database … Continue reading Seven Must-Dos to Secure MySQL 8.0

LinkedIn, MySQL, & Cyber Attacks – Hack Naked News #204

    A flaw in MySQL could allow rogue servers to steal files, a state agency exposes 3TB of data including FBI info, how cybercriminals clean their dirty money, a critical RCE flaw in Linux APT allows remote attackers to hack systems, and how to protec… Continue reading LinkedIn, MySQL, & Cyber Attacks – Hack Naked News #204