New "Storm" infostealer skips local decryption, sending browser data to attacker servers. Varonis shows how server-side decryption enables session hijacking, bypassing passwords and MFA.

The SQL Server IaaS Agent extension (`SqlIaasExtension`) runs on SQL Server on Azure Windows Virtual Machines (VMs) to automate management and administration tasks. This article provides an overview ...

Abstract: SQL injection (SQLi) is still one of the prevalent cybersecurity threats that enable attackers to manipulate back-end databases via their vulnerable web applications. Traditional testing and ...

Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they’re backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable.

Server chassis maker Chenbro Micom stated that strong artificial intelligence (AI) momentum is boosting confidence in future operations, which are expected to hit a record high in 2025, barring any ...

Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity. In my first ...

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article on how to use PowerShell to back up a database within SQL Server Express Edition. Even though the technique that I described in that post works, the script ...

Cloud Storage IDrive Review: The Best Cloud Storage and Backup Service? IDrive is a phenomenal online backup service that blends online backups with cloud storage features. This makes IDrive extremely ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...