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MySQL worm hits Windows systems

January 27, 2005 Databases protected by weak passwords on Windows-based machines could allow a worm to spread to several thousand systems. TAGS: Internet Storm Center, bot, MySQL, SQL Slammer, IRC server, database software, worm, password, database, flaw, researcher, open source, security, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows

Oracle password system comes under fire

October 27, 2005 Mechanism to secure passwords is weak, making it no challenge for an attacker to recover passwords for Oracle database users, experts warn. TAGS: Oracle Corp., Oracle Database, SANS Institute, password, researcher, expert, database, security

This week in worms

January 28, 2005 New variant of mass-mailing PC virus known as Bagle is making the rounds. Also: MySQL bot takes advantage of administrators' poor password choices. TAGS: MySQL, Bagle virus, bot, worm, online game, password, database, virus, games, e-mail, PC

Halloween treat for Oracle: A database worm

November 1, 2005 Proof-of-concept pest is believed to be the first to target Oracle databases. TAGS: Oracle Database, Oracle Corp., worm, database, pest, security, software company, attack, CEO, password, e-mail

Trojan Cryzip extorts decryption fee

March 14, 2006 A new Trojan encrypts files, then demands $300 in ransom for their decryption and release, according to security firm. TAGS: LURHQ Corp., malicious software, trojan horse, victim, payment, writer, researcher, encryption, attack, security, password, database

Police blotter: Texas student guilty in SSN hack

February 2, 2007 Former UT computer science student appeals conviction for writing program to guess Social Security numbers. TAGS: restitution, Police Blotter, Computer Fraud, Java program, conviction, student, Texas, computer science, social security number, Social Security, Java, password, database

MySQL worm halted

January 28, 2005 After infecting thousands of computers, the bot software has been cut off from its command center, essentially halting its spread. TAGS: MySQL, MySQL Database, bot, worm, SQL Slammer, Symantec Corp., database, Linux, password, server, function, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Navigating the law of unintended consequences

March 14, 2005 A legislative rush to prevent privacy violations could create more problems than they solve, says CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh. TAGS: security breach, law, legislator, Illinois, New Jersey, e-mail address, security, database, password, e-mail

Week in review: Patches and pirates

January 28, 2005 Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies. TAGS: Week in review, piracy, patch management, MySQL, malicious program, bot, online game, worm, security, Microsoft Corp., copy, database, password, Microsoft Windows, Apple Computer, antivirus

Class action suit over ID theft tossed out

October 12, 2006 Acxiom, a data warehouser, had its databases looted at least twice. But judge throws out an ID-theft class action suit. TAGS: Acxiom Corp., class action, identity fraud, class action lawsuit, identity theft, social security number, Social Security, Adobe PDF, attorney, database, password, security, server

Want to prevent ID theft? Get back to basics

April 1, 2005 Security watcher Jon Oltsik says the battle to combat identity theft must start with good old-fashioned common sense, not panic. TAGS: respondent, LexisNexis, breach, identity theft, security technology, basics, technology company, security, organization, account, database, password

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