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Symantec adds intruder identification to database security software
Symantec entered the database security market last year and is now introducing intruder identification and tighter integration with its security suite. Article
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Should confidential data be indexed or used as the index key?
A recent attack uses a series of insert operations to find weaknesses in the database's indexing algorithm. Michael Cobb explains the nature of the threat and what it means for customer data. Ask the Expert
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Oracle plugs critical database, application holes
Oracle fixed critical flaws in database 10g and 9i, Application Server 10g, and E-Business Suite 11i. Article
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Oracle CPU to contain 51 flaw fixes
Oracle's Critical Patch Update will address 51 fixes, addressing critical holes in Oracle database 10g, Application Server, E-Business Suite and PeopleSoft Enterprise software. Article
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Critical flaw discovered in IBM DB2
IBM's DB2 database management system contains a flaw that could be exploited remotely by an attacker to take control of a system. Article
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Compliance, data breaches heighten database security needs
Experts say database platforms lack robust native encryption, monitoring, assessment and management tools to meet demanding new security requirements. Article
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Black Hat 2007: New database forensics tool could aid data breach cases
Database security researcher, David Litchfield of UK-based NGS Software will release a free Forensic Examiners Database Scalpel, he says could aid data breach investigations. Article
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Black Hat 2007: Researchers highlight new database attack method
At this week's hacker confab, expert penetration testers will demonstrate how cyberthieves can reach into corporate databases -- without exploiting a specific software flaw -- to steal credit card and Social Security numbers. Article
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Oracle's July 2007 CPU has 45 security fixes
Oracle stuffed 45 security updates into its July 2007 CPU, fixing flaws across its product line attackers could exploit remotely to compromise corporate databases. Article
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Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software
Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line. Article
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